How to pronounce autarchy
Say it like AW-tar-kee. Autarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔˌtɑrki/AW-tar-kee
UK British/ˈɔːtəki/AW-tuh-kee
- AW
- tar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-tuh-kee.
What does autarchy mean?
noun
- A condition of absolute power.
- Autocracy (absolute rule by a single person).
- Sovereignty or self-government (national political independence).
- Alternative spelling of autarky (“personal condition or state of self-reliance; (policy of) national economic self-sufficiency; self-sufficient country or region”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying autarchy
How do you pronounce autarchy?
Say AW-tar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔˌtɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autarchy?
Autarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tar · kee.
Is autarchy 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 /ˈɔːtəki/ (AW-tuh-kee).