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How to Pronounce hierarchy

ˈhaɪərɑːrki
HY-uh-rahr-kee → /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
Correct HY-uh-rahr-kee → /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
Common Mistakes
hi-AR-keehi-er-AR-chee
hierarchy ˈhaɪərɑːrki
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Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'hierarkhia' (rule of a high priest).

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

四音节，ch 发 /k/，不是 /tʃ/

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

4音節。chは/k/と読む

For Korean Speakers 한국어

4음절. ch는 /k/로 읽음

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