How to Pronounce Anarchy

To pronounce "anarchy", say AN-archy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.nə.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæ.nə.ki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anarchy”

"anarchy" has 2 syllables: an-archy.

What does anarchy mean?

noun

  1. The state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.
  2. Anarchism; the political theory that a community is best organized by the voluntary cooperation of individuals, rather than by a government, which is regarded as being coercive by nature.

Antonyms

nonanarchyorder

Related words

lawlessnesslawlessmisrulehaphazarduncontrolleddisorderdisorderlydisarray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anarchy"?▾

"Anarchy" has 2 syllables: an · archy.

What is the IPA transcription of "anarchy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anarchy" is /ˈæ.nə.ki/.

What does "anarchy" mean?▾

Anarchy: The state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.

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