How to pronounce endarchy
Say it like EN-dar-kee. Endarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- dar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- darKeep 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 endarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-dah-kee.
What does endarchy mean?
- A system in which decision-making is centralized.
- A vascular system in which development starts nearest the axis center and spreads outward.
Where does endarchy come from?
From endo- + -archy.
Questions about saying endarchy
How do you pronounce endarchy?
Say EN-dar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈɛndɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endarchy?
Endarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · dar · kee.
Is endarchy 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 /ˈɛndɑːki/ (EN-dah-kee).