How to Pronounce Hierarchy

To pronounce "hierarchy", say HIER-archy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/hˈaɪəɹɑːki/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “hierarchy”

"hierarchy" has 2 syllables: hier-archy. It rhymes with snarky and oligarchy, if that helps it stick.

What does hierarchy 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.

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Words that rhyme with hierarchy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snarkyoligarchyparkypatriarchymatriarchydarkeysarkylarkymullarkeymalarkeysparkynarky

Related words

hierarchicalseniorityclassleadershiphigh-rankingaffiliatedauthorityclassification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hierarchy"?▾

"Hierarchy" has 2 syllables: hier · archy.

What is the IPA transcription of "hierarchy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hierarchy" is /ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/.

What does "hierarchy" mean?▾

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

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