How to pronounce hierarchal
Say it like hy-uh-RAR-kul. Hierarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAR).
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- hy
- uh
- RAR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hierarchal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hierarchal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-uh-RAH-kul.
What does hierarchal mean?
- Relating to a hierarch.“The bishop discharged his hierarchal duties by arbitrating the dispute.”
- Synonym of hierarchical (“pertaining to a hierarchy (ranking)”).
Where does hierarchal come from?
From hierarch + -al.
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Words that rhyme with hierarchal
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Questions about saying hierarchal
How do you pronounce hierarchal?
Say hy-uh-RAR-kul. The American pronunciation is /haɪəˈrɑrkəl/. In British English it is /haɪəˈrɑːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hierarchal?
Hierarchal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAR). Broken into parts: hy · uh · RAR · kul.
Is hierarchal 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 /haɪəˈrɑːkəl/ (hy-uh-RAH-kul).