nounless common
An important angel who has a higher position than other angels.
Michael is one of the best-known archangels.
Common phrases & grammar
the archangel Michael · the archangel Gabriel
American English
How to pronounce archangel
nounB2
ahrKAYNjl
/ˌɑɹˈkʰeɪn.ʤl̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
An important angel who has a higher position than other angels.
What to listen for
Archangel is usually pronounced /ˈɑɹkˌeɪn.ʤl̩/. You may also hear /ˌɑɹˈkʰeɪn.ʤl̩/, with the strongest part shifting to the second syllable.
Usual pronunciation/ˈɑɹkˌeɪn.ʤl̩/
Less common pronunciation/ˌɑɹˈkʰeɪn.ʤl̩/