How to pronounce toparchy
Say it like TAH-par-kee. Toparchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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- TAH
- par
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toparchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- parKeep 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 toparchy
- 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: TOP-ah-kee.
What does toparchy mean?
- A small state, consisting of a few cities or towns; a petty country governed by a toparch.“Judea was formerly divided into ten toparchies.”
Questions about saying toparchy
How do you pronounce toparchy?
Say TAH-par-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toparchy?
Toparchy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · par · kee.
Is toparchy 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 /ˈtɒpɑːki/ (TOP-ah-kee).