How to Pronounce "hierarchy"
word
ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/, /ˈhaɪɝˌɑɹki
HY-uhr-ar-kee
hˈaɪəɹɑːki
HY-uh-rah-kee
Definition
A hierarchy is a system in which people, groups, or things are arranged according to their level, rank, or importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/, /ˈhaɪɝˌɑɹki
British English
hˈaɪəɹɑːki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-uhr-ar-kee
UK
HY-uh-rah-kee
Listen in Context
The company has a clear hierarchy of managers and workers.
In a school hierarchy, the principal is at the top.
Lions live in a hierarchy within their pride.
If there's no clear hierarchy, it's hard to know who is in charge.