How to pronounce kyriarchy
Say it like KY-ree-ar-kee. Kyriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ree
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyriarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reeKeep 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 kyriarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-rih-ah-kee.
What does kyriarchy mean?
- A system of ruling and oppression in which many people may interact and act as oppressor or oppressed.
Questions about saying kyriarchy
How do you pronounce kyriarchy?
Say KY-ree-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪriˌɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrɪˌɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyriarchy?
Kyriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ree · ar · kee.
Is kyriarchy 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 /ˈkaɪrɪˌɑːki/ (KY-rih-ah-kee).