How to pronounce hierarchies
Say it like HY-rar-keez. Hierarchies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- rar
- keez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hierarchies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hierarchies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-rah-keez.
What does hierarchies mean?
- plural of hierarchy How to pronounce hierarchy
Questions about saying hierarchies
How do you pronounce hierarchies?
Say HY-rar-keez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌrɑrkiz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌrɑːkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hierarchies?
Hierarchies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · rar · keez.
Is hierarchies 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 /ˈhaɪˌrɑːkiz/ (HY-rah-keez).