How to pronounce hierarchism
Say it like HY-uh-rar-kih-zum. Hierarchism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- uh
- rar
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hierarchism 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hierarchism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-uh-rah-kih-zum.
What does hierarchism mean?
- The principles or authority of a hierarchy.
Where does hierarchism come from?
From hierarchy + -ism.
Questions about saying hierarchism
How do you pronounce hierarchism?
Say HY-uh-rar-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪərɑrkɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪərɑːkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hierarchism?
Hierarchism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · uh · rar · kih · zum.
Is hierarchism 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 /ˈhaɪərɑːkɪzəm/ (HY-uh-rah-kih-zum).