How to pronounce chiliarchy
Say it like KIL-ih-ar-kee. Chiliarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- ih
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiliarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- arKeep this part quick and light. 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 chiliarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIL-ih-ah-kee.
What does chiliarchy mean?
- A government of 1000 rulers.
Questions about saying chiliarchy
How do you pronounce chiliarchy?
Say KIL-ih-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪlɪɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈkɪlɪɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiliarchy?
Chiliarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · ih · ar · kee.
Is chiliarchy 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 /ˈkɪlɪɑːki/ (KIL-ih-ah-kee).