Dinarchy is a rare term that refers to a form of government where power is shared by two individuals. The word is spelled with a "d" followed by "in" and "archy." In phonetic transcription, the word is written as /ˈdaɪnɑːki/. The first syllable, "dai," is pronounced like "die" with a longer "i" sound. The second syllable, "na," is pronounced like "nah" with a weak stress. The final syllable, "ky," is pronounced like "key" with a weak stress too. However, the "a" in the last syllable is pronounced like "aah."
The word "dinarchy" is derived from two Greek roots: "di-" meaning "two" and "arche" meaning "rule" or "ruler". When combined, these roots form "dinarchy", which refers to a dual or dualistic rule system. This term is often used to describe a government or political system in which power is shared between two rulers or leaders.