How to Pronounce Hierarchies

To pronounce "hierarchies", say HIER-arch-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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HIER-arch-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “hierarchies”

"hierarchies" has 3 syllables: hier-arch-ies. It rhymes with marquees and darkies, if that helps it stick.

What does hierarchies mean?

noun

  1. A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
  2. A social, religious, economic or political system or organization in which people or groups of people are ranked with some superior to others based on their status, authority or some other trait.

Words that rhyme with hierarchies

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marqueesdarkiesmarkis

Related words

affiliatedgradesranksgradationstiersechelonsstratificationsrankings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hierarchies"?▾

"Hierarchies" has 3 syllables: hier · arch · ies.

What does "hierarchies" mean?▾

Hierarchies: A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.

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