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Archives Pronunciation
Archives is pronounced AHR-kyvz, IPA /ˈɑrˌkaɪvz/.
AHR-kyvz
US /ˈɑrˌkaɪvz/ · UK /ˈɑːkaɪvz/
Syllables: AHR · kyvz (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural): A collection of records kept for their long-term value, or the place that holds them.
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Archives in a Sentence
- The archives hold every issue since 1890.
- She spent a month in the national archives.
- Our archives are open to the public on Thursdays.
Common Mispronunciations of Archives
Not AHR-chyvz
Harden the ch to a k, so the word opens like the arch of architect and not the arch of archer.
Not ahr-KEE-vuhz
Two beats carry it, with the i running long and the plural buzzing straight onto the v.
Tip: An archive is AHR-kyv and the plural adds nothing but a buzz.
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