How to pronounce oligarchs
Say it like OH-lih-garks. Oligarchs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- lih
- garks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligarchs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- garksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of oligarchs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-lih-gahks.
What does oligarchs mean?
- plural of oligarch How to pronounce oligarch
Questions about saying oligarchs
How do you pronounce oligarchs?
Say OH-lih-garks. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈəʊlɪˌɡɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligarchs?
Oligarchs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · lih · garks.
Is oligarchs 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 /ˈəʊlɪˌɡɑːks/ (OH-lih-gahks).