How to pronounce monarchy
Say it like MON-ar-kee. Monarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- arKeep this part quick and light. 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 monarchy
- 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-uh-kee.
What does monarchy mean?
- an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
Questions about saying monarchy
How do you pronounce monarchy?
Say MON-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monarchy?
Monarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ar · kee.
Is monarchy 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 /ˈmɒnəki/ (MON-uh-kee).