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archives
Definition:
(nou) collection of records especially about an institution
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːkaɪvz
Examples:
The conflict is documented in the archives.
The pamphlet survived only in the archives at the Library of Congress.
What is the most precious item in the either the library or the archives
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Common mistakes of archives pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "archives" as /ɑːrˈkaɪvz/ (UK). The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kʌɪvz/ (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "archives" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈɑːr.kɪvz/. The correct pronunciation has a more open vowel: /ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kʌɪvz/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "ar" sound as in "car."
- Omitting the final "s": Some speakers forget the final "s" in "archives," pronouncing it as /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/. The word should always end with the "s" sound: /ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kʌɪvz/ (UK). Tip: Always articulate the "s" to complete the word.
- Confusing "archive" with "archives": Learners often mix up the singular "archive" with the plural "archives," pronouncing both the same way. The singular is /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/ while the plural is /ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kʌɪvz/ (UK). Tip: Remember that adding "s" changes the pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some pronounce the "ch" in "archives" as /ʧ/, saying "archieves." The correct sound is /k/, as in "cat": /ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kʌɪvz/ (UK). Tip: Practice the hard "k" sound instead of a "ch" sound.