How to pronounce decarch
Say it like DEK-ark. Decarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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US American/ˈdɛkɑrk/DEK-ark
UK British/ˈdɛkɑːk/DEK-ahk
- DEK
- ark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- arkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of decarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEK-ahk.
What does decarch mean?
noun
- A member of a decarchy.
Where does decarch come from?
From deca- + -arch.
Questions about saying decarch
How do you pronounce decarch?
Say DEK-ark. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decarch?
Decarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · ark.
Is decarch 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 /ˈdɛkɑːk/ (DEK-ahk).