All words
word

archaeology

ar-kee-OL-oh-jee

/ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒi/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

archaeology

Dictionary meaning

The study of human history and prehistory through excavation of sites and artifacts

History and origin

Greek

US: archeology; UK: archaeology

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “archaeology” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction