Hierarchy is pronounced HY-ə-rar-kee (IPA /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/). Four beats: 'HY-uh-rar-kee'; pronounce the schwa between 'hi' and 'rar'.
IPA: /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
Syllables: HY · ə · rar · kee
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'high-ARCH-ee' compressing it into three syllables.
Tip: Four beats: 'HY-uh-rar-kee'; pronounce the schwa between 'hi' and 'rar'.