How to pronounce monarchic
Say it like mah-NAR-kik. Monarchic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- mah
- NAR
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarchic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NARSay 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 monarchic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mo-NAH-kik.
What does monarchic mean?
- Of, or relating to monarchy or to a monarch.
Where does monarchic come from?
From Middle French monarchique; equivalent to monarch + -ic.
Words that rhyme with monarchic
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Questions about saying monarchic
How do you pronounce monarchic?
Say mah-NAR-kik. The American pronunciation is /mɑˈnɑrkɪk/. In British English it is /mɒˈnɑːkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarchic?
Monarchic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: mah · NAR · kik.
Is monarchic 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 /mɒˈnɑːkɪk/ (mo-NAH-kik).