The spelling of the word "archdean" is often confused with "archdeacon", but they have different meanings. "Archdean" refers to the head of a deanery, while "archdeacon" is a high-ranking member of the clergy. The phonetic transcription for "archdean" is /ɑːtʃˈdiːn/, with stress on the second syllable. This word is pronounced with a long "a" sound and the "ch" sound is formed by a combination of the letters "c" and "h". Remember that correct spelling and pronunciation are important for effective communication.