How to pronounce menarche
Say it like MEN-ar-kee. Menarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menarche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 menarche
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: meh-NAH-kee.
What does menarche mean?
- The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.
Where does menarche come from?
First attested 1900, from German Menarche, formed from meno- + -arche.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying menarche
How do you pronounce menarche?
Say MEN-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛˌnɑrki/. In British English it is /mɛˈnɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menarche?
Menarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · ar · kee.
Is menarche pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɛˈnɑːki/ (meh-NAH-kee).