archtop

Questions

What does archtop mean?

A style of large steel-stringed guitar having an arched belly, a neck at a slight angle to the body and a fretboard elevated above the soundboard.

Where does archtop come from?

From arch + top.

How to pronounce archtop

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