How to pronounce hagiarchy
Say it like HAY-jee-ar-kee. Hagiarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- jee
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hagiarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 hagiarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-jee-ah-kee.
What does hagiarchy mean?
- A government run by holy or religious people.
Where does hagiarchy come from?
From hagio- + -archy.
Questions about saying hagiarchy
How do you pronounce hagiarchy?
Say HAY-jee-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪdʒiˌɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈheɪdʒiˌɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hagiarchy?
Hagiarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · jee · ar · kee.
Is hagiarchy 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 /ˈheɪdʒiˌɑːki/ (HAY-jee-ah-kee).