Pronunciation: [ˈɑːkɪəs] (IPA) 
The word "Archeus" is spelled with the letter "ch" instead of the more common "k" because it has Greek origins. In Greek, the letter chi (χ) is pronounced with a hard "k" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Archeus" would be /ɑːkɪəs/. The long "a" sound in the beginning is followed by a hard "k" sound represented by "ch". The "e" and "u" are both pronounced as short "uh" sounds.
The word "Archeus" has its roots in ancient Greek. It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "arche" meaning "beginning" or "origin", and "eus" meaning "one who possesses" or "having the nature of". In ancient Greek philosophy and medicine, the term "Archeus" referred to a vital, governing force or principle believed to control the functioning of the body and maintain its health. This concept was further developed and adopted by various early medical traditions, such as European alchemy and Renaissance medicine.
