How to pronounce myriarchy
Say it like MIR-ee-ar-kee. Myriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- ee
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myriarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 myriarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIR-ee-ah-kee.
What does myriarchy mean?
- A regiment of 10,000 soldiers, especially (historical) a Mongolian toman.
Where does myriarchy come from?
From myriarch + -y, after the pattern of heptarchy etc.; see myriarch for more.
Questions about saying myriarchy
How do you pronounce myriarchy?
Say MIR-ee-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪriˌɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈmɪriˌɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myriarchy?
Myriarchy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · ee · ar · kee.
Is myriarchy 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 /ˈmɪriˌɑːki/ (MIR-ee-ah-kee).