How to Pronounce "archetypal"
word
ˈɑɹkˈtaɪpəɫ
ahr-KAI-puhl
ˌɑːkɪtˈaɪpəl
ah-ki-TIE-puhl
Definition
Being the perfect or most representative example of a certain type, often referring to something that defines a category or original model.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹkˈtaɪpəɫ
British English
ˌɑːkɪtˈaɪpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahr-KAI-puhl
UK
ah-ki-TIE-puhl
Listen in Context
Superman is an archetypal superhero.
The archetypal villain always wears black in movies.
She is an archetypal mother, always caring and patient.
That movie told an archetypal coming-of-age story everyone could relate to.