How to Pronounce archive

ˈɑːrkaɪv
AR-kive → /ˈɑːrkaɪv/
Correct AR-kive → /ˈɑːrkaɪv/
Common Mistakes
ar-CHIVEar-kive
archive ˈɑːrkaɪv
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Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'arkheion' (public records).

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

ch 发 /k/ 不是 /tʃ/,重音在第一音节

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

chは/k/と読む。/tʃ/ではない

For Korean Speakers 한국어

ch는 /k/로 읽음. /tʃ/가 아님

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