How to pronounce oligarchy

oligarchy

/ˈɑːləgɑːrki/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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

/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/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 oligarchy?

Oligarchy is pronounced /ˈɑːləgɑːrki/ in American English.

How many syllables are in oligarchy?

Oligarchy has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in oligarchy?

The first syllable: /ˈɑːləgɑːrki/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in oligarchy?

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