How to Pronounce Aristarchus
ehr-ihs-TAHR-kuhs
Aristarchus is pronounced ehr-ihs-TAHR-kuhs (ˌɛrɪˈstɑːkəs): four syllables, stress on the third. Also heard: Ar-iss-STAR-kus, AIR-eh-STAHR-kuhs.
What does Aristarchus mean?
Aristarchus means “the best prince”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Aristarchus?
Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica and a traveling companion of Paul, seized by the crowd during the riot at Ephesus (Acts 19:29) and later a fellow prisoner who sent greetings from Paul's imprisonment (Colossians 4:10). He also sailed with Paul toward Rome (Acts 27:2).
Also pronounced
Ar-iss-STAR-kus
AIR-eh-STAHR-kuhs
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