How to pronounce alytarch
Say it like AL-uh-tark. Alytarch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- tark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alytarch 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.
- tarkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alytarch
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AL-ih-tahk.
What does alytarch mean?
- An official responsible for maintaining order at the ancient Olympic Games.
Questions about saying alytarch
How do you pronounce alytarch?
Say AL-uh-tark. The American pronunciation is /ˈælətɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈælɪtɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alytarch?
Alytarch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · tark.
Is alytarch 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 /ˈælɪtɑːk/ (AL-ih-tahk).