How to Pronounce "archive"
word
/ˈɑɹˌkaɪv/
AR-kive
/ˈɑːkaɪv/
AA-kive
Definition
A place or collection where important documents, records, or data are stored, often for long-term preservation. It can also mean to move files or information into such storage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɹˌkaɪv/
British English
/ˈɑːkaɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-kive
UK
AA-kive
Listen in Context
The old newspapers are kept in the archive.
He created a digital archive of his photos.
Please archive these documents for future use.
I found my grandfather’s letters in the city’s historical archive.