How to Pronounce Hierarchical

To pronounce "hierarchical", say HIER-arch-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hierarchical”

"hierarchical" has 4 syllables: hier-arch-ic-al. It rhymes with anarchical, if that helps it stick.

What does hierarchical mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a hierarchy.
  2. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.

Words that rhyme with hierarchical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anarchical

Related words

hierarchichierarchalclass-consciousgradablegradedstratifiedrankedhierarchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hierarchical"?▾

"Hierarchical" has 4 syllables: hier · arch · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "hierarchical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hierarchical" is /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/.

What does "hierarchical" mean?▾

Hierarchical: Pertaining to a hierarchy.

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