How to pronounce hierarchic
Say it like hy-RAR-kik. Hierarchic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR).
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- hy
- RAR
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hierarchic 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.
- RARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hierarchic
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-uh-RAH-kik.
What does hierarchic mean?
- Synonym of hierarchal (“pertaining to a hierarch (high-ranking clergyman)”).
- Synonym of hierarchical (“pertaining to a hierarchy (ranking)”).
Where does hierarchic come from?
From hierarch + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hierarchic
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Questions about saying hierarchic
How do you pronounce hierarchic?
Say hy-RAR-kik. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈrɑrkɪk/. In British English it is /haɪəˈrɑːkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hierarchic?
Hierarchic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAR). Broken into parts: hy · RAR · kik.
Is hierarchic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /haɪəˈrɑːkɪk/ (hy-uh-RAH-kik).