How to pronounce monarchies
Say it like MAH-nar-keez. Monarchies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- nar
- keez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarchies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- narKeep this part quick and light. 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 monarchies
- 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: MON-ah-keez.
What does monarchies mean?
- plural of monarchy How to pronounce monarchy
Questions about saying monarchies
How do you pronounce monarchies?
Say MAH-nar-keez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɑrkiz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɑːkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarchies?
Monarchies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nar · keez.
Is monarchies 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 /ˈmɒnɑːkiz/ (MON-ah-keez).