How to Pronounce Oligarchy

To pronounce "oligarchy", say OL-ig-archy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oligarchy”

"oligarchy" has 3 syllables: ol-ig-archy. It rhymes with snarky and parky, if that helps it stick.

What does oligarchy mean?

noun

  1. A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
  2. Those who make up an oligarchic government.

Words that rhyme with oligarchy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snarkyparkyhierarchypatriarchymatriarchydarkeysarkylarkymullarkeymalarkeysparkynarky

Related words

oligarchelitearistocracystratocracygerontocracyplutocracytimocracytechnocracy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oligarchy"?▾

"Oligarchy" has 3 syllables: ol · ig · archy.

What is the IPA transcription of "oligarchy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oligarchy" is /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/.

What does "oligarchy" mean?▾

Oligarchy: A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.

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