How to pronounce diarchy
Say it like DY-ar-kee. Diarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 diarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-ah-kee.
What does diarchy mean?
- Rule by two people.“Djokovic finally cracked the Federer-Nadal diarchy in 2010.”
- A state under the rule of two people; the form of government of such state.“Swaziland is an absolute diarchy, ruled jointly by a king and a queen mother.”
Where does diarchy come from?
From di- + -archy. Modelled after monarchy.
Questions about saying diarchy
How do you pronounce diarchy?
Say DY-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diarchy?
Diarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ar · kee.
Is diarchy 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 /ˈdaɪɑːki/ (DY-ah-kee).