How to pronounce duarchy
Say it like DOO-ar-kee. Duarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈduɑrki/DOO-ar-kee
UK British/ˈdjuːɑːki/DYOO-ah-kee
- DOO
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 duarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-ah-kee.
What does duarchy mean?
noun
- A government by two persons.
Where does duarchy come from?
From duo- + -archy.
Questions about saying duarchy
How do you pronounce duarchy?
Say DOO-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duarchy?
Duarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ar · kee.
Is duarchy 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 /ˈdjuːɑːki/ (DYOO-ah-kee).