How to Pronounce "archdeacon"
word
ɑːrtˈdiːkən
art-DEE-kuhn
ˌɑːtʃdˈiːkən
aarch-DEE-kuhn
Definition
An archdeacon is a senior official in the Christian church, just below a bishop, who supervises priests and church activities in a certain area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑːrtˈdiːkən
British English
ˌɑːtʃdˈiːkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
art-DEE-kuhn
UK
aarch-DEE-kuhn
Listen in Context
The archdeacon led the meeting at the church.
Mary spoke to the archdeacon after the service.
The archdeacon supervises many churches in the area.
When the archdeacon visits, everyone prepares their best for the occasion.