How to Pronounce "archaic"
word
ɑɹˈkeɪɪk
ar-KAY-ik
ɑːkˈeɪɪk
ah-KAY-ik
Definition
Describes something very old or no longer used, especially words, practices, or objects from the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑɹˈkeɪɪk
British English
ɑːkˈeɪɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ar-KAY-ik
UK
ah-KAY-ik
Listen in Context
The word 'thou' is considered archaic in modern English.
This law is so old, it's almost archaic.
The museum displays archaic tools from ancient times.
Some people still use archaic phrases they've learned from their grandparents.