How to pronounce alabarch
Say it like AL-uh-bark. Alabarch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- bark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alabarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- barkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alabarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AL-uh-bahk.
What does alabarch mean?
- The title of the governor or chief magistrate of the Jews in Alexandria under the Ptolemies and Roman emperors.
Questions about saying alabarch
How do you pronounce alabarch?
Say AL-uh-bark. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləbɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈæləbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alabarch?
Alabarch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · bark.
Is alabarch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæləbɑːk/ (AL-uh-bahk).