How to pronounce phylarch
Say it like FY-lark. Phylarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- lark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- larkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phylarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-lahk.
What does phylarch mean?
- A tribal chief, magistrate, or other local ruler.
Words that rhyme with phylarch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phylarch.
Questions about saying phylarch
How do you pronounce phylarch?
Say FY-lark. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪlɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪlɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylarch?
Phylarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · lark.
Is phylarch 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 /ˈfaɪlɑːk/ (FY-lahk).