How to Pronounce archaeology
Language: English (from Greek) IPA: /ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒi/
Pronunciation explanation
ar-kee-OL-uh-jee. Five syllables. The "ch" is again Greek origin = /k/ sound. The "ae" in American English becomes just "e": "archeology". Both spellings are valid.
Practice tip
ar-kee-OL-uh-jee. The CH sounds like K.
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