How to Pronounce "archetypes"
word
ˈɑɹkɪˌtaɪps
AR-ki-types
ˈɑːkɪtˌaɪps
AA-ki-TYPES
Definition
Archetypes are typical examples or perfect models of a certain person or thing, often used to describe characters, symbols, or ideas that appear universally in stories and cultures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹkɪˌtaɪps
British English
ˈɑːkɪtˌaɪps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-ki-types
UK
AA-ki-TYPES
Listen in Context
The hero and the villain are common archetypes in stories.
Psychologists study archetypes to understand human behavior.
Some movies use traditional archetypes for their characters.
Many fairy tales play with classic archetypes like the wise old man or the daring adventurer.