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archaic
Phonetic Transcription:
ɑːˈkeɪɪk
Examples:
Even the hilts of the lightsabers were very archaic and ancient.
The building was archaic.
Orator is a bit of an archaic and stuffy word.
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Common mistakes of archaic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-ˈkaic". This is wrong; the correct pronunciation is "ˌɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk" in UK and "ɑrˈkeɪ.ɪk" in US. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is to pronounce the "ch" as "ch" in "cheese", leading to "ar-ˈchaic". The correct pronunciation uses a hard "k" sound, as in "ˌɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk". Tip: Focus on the "k" sound instead of "ch".
- Skipping the middle vowel: Some may say "ar-kayk", omitting the middle syllable. This leads to a mispronunciation of "archaic". The proper pronunciation includes the middle vowel, as in "ˌɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk". Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: People might confuse "archaic" with "arcane", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Arcane" is pronounced "ɑrˈkeɪn", while "archaic" is "ˌɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk" in UK and "ɑrˈkeɪ.ɪk" in US. Tip: Pay attention to the ending "-ic" in "archaic".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may incorrectly pronounce "archaic" with a short "i" sound at the end, saying "arˈkaic". The correct ending is a long "i" sound, as in "ˌɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk". Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to emphasize the correct ending.