How to pronounce eparchy
Say it like EP-ar-kee. Eparchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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US American/ˈɛˌpɑrki/EP-ar-kee
UK British/ˈɛˌpɑːki/EP-ah-kee
- EP
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eparchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- arGive this part a little weight. 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 eparchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EP-ah-kee.
What does eparchy mean?
noun
- In pre-schism Christian Church, a province under the supervision of the metropolitan.
- In Eastern Christendom, a diocese of a bishop.
Questions about saying eparchy
How do you pronounce eparchy?
Say EP-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌpɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌpɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eparchy?
Eparchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ar · kee.
Is eparchy 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 /ˈɛˌpɑːki/ (EP-ah-kee).