How to pronounce ethnarch
Say it like ETH-nark. Ethnarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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US American/ˈɛθˌnɑrk/ETH-nark
UK British/ˈɛθˌnɑːk/ETH-nahk
- ETH
- nark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- narkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ETH-nahk.
What does ethnarch mean?
noun
- A leader of an ethnic community, especially a Jewish or (in the Ottoman Empire) Eastern Orthodox leader having political as well as spiritual authority.
Questions about saying ethnarch
How do you pronounce ethnarch?
Say ETH-nark. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθˌnɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈɛθˌnɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnarch?
Ethnarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nark.
Is ethnarch 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 /ˈɛθˌnɑːk/ (ETH-nahk).