How to pronounce anarchical
Say it like a-NAR-kih-kul. Anarchical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- a
- NAR
- kih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anarchical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anarchical
- 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: a-NAH-kih-kul.
What does anarchical mean?
- Anarchic
Where does anarchical come from?
From anarchy + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying anarchical
How do you pronounce anarchical?
Say a-NAR-kih-kul. The American pronunciation is /æˈnɑrkɪkəl/. In British English it is /æˈnɑːkɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anarchical?
Anarchical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: a · NAR · kih · kul.
Is anarchical 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 /æˈnɑːkɪkəl/ (a-NAH-kih-kul).