How to pronounce exarch
Say it like EK-sark. Exarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sarkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-sahk.
What does exarch mean?
- In the Eastern Christian Churches, the deputy of a patriarch, or a bishop who holds authority over other bishops without being a patriarch.
- In these same churches, a bishop appointed over a group of the faithful not yet large enough or organized enough to constitute an eparchy or diocese.
Where does exarch come from?
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin exarchus.
Questions about saying exarch
How do you pronounce exarch?
Say EK-sark. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exarch?
Exarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sark.
Is exarch 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 /ˈɛksɑːk/ (EK-sahk).