How many syllables in hierarchy?

Syllables in hierarchy

4 or 3

hi·er·ar·chy

Hierarchy has four syllables, or three when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hierarchy

Said as /ˈhaɪɚˌɑɹki/4 syllables, HI-er-ar-chy · DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say hierarchy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hi, er, ar, chy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in hierarchy?
Hierarchy has four syllables, or three when said quickly.
How do you divide hierarchy into syllables?
Hierarchy divides as hi-er-ar-chy.
Which syllable is stressed in hierarchy?
The first syllable (HI-er-ar-chy).

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