How to pronounce hierarchy

hierarchy

/ˈhaɪərɑːrki/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈhaɪrɑːrki/.

ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

/h/as in hello	A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

How do you pronounce hierarchy?

Hierarchy is pronounced /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈhaɪrɑːrki/, is also used.

How many syllables are in hierarchy?

Hierarchy has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in hierarchy?

The first syllable: /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in hierarchy?

ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.