word
archipelago
ar-kih-PEL-uh-goh
ˌɑːrkɪˈpɛləɡoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
archipelago
Dictionary meaning
A chain or group of islands scattered across a body of water.
History and origin
Italian from Greek arkhipelagos.
Examples
- The ferry routes connect dozens of communities across the archipelago.
Common mispronunciations
arch-uh-PEL-ago
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