How to pronounce negarchy
Say it like NEG-ar-kee. Negarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG).
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- NEG
- ar
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negarchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEGSay 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 negarchy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEG-ah-kee.
What does negarchy mean?
- A form of status quo maintained by the interrelations of power structure and authority.
Where does negarchy come from?
Coined by Daniel Deudney in his paper “Binding Powers, Bound States: The Logic and Geopolitics of Negarchy”, presented to the International Studies Association in Washington, D.C., 28th of March–2nd of April in 1994; formed as nega- (“negat
Questions about saying negarchy
How do you pronounce negarchy?
Say NEG-ar-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌɡɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈnɛɡɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negarchy?
Negarchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEG). Broken into parts: NEG · ar · kee.
Is negarchy 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 /ˈnɛɡɑːki/ (NEG-ah-kee).