Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arch.

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.02 in modern English

Syllables
arch.
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of archaism.

Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of archery.

Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of archipelago.

Countable

noun

Abbreviation of architect.

Countable

noun

Abbreviation of architecture.

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

more arch. (comparative) most arch. (superlative) archs. (plural)

Questions

What does arch. mean?
Abbreviation of archaic.

How to pronounce arch.

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “arch.”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “arch.” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.