How to pronounce adhocrat
Say it like ad-huh-KRAT. Adhocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT).
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- ad
- huh
- KRAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of adhocrat
American and British speakers say adhocrat in essentially the same way: /ædhəˈkræt/ in the US and /ædhəˈkræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-huh-KRAT.
What does adhocrat mean?
- One who espouses or practises adhocracy.
Where does adhocrat come from?
From ad hoc + -crat, by analogy with bureaucrat.
Words that rhyme with adhocrat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adhocrat.
Questions about saying adhocrat
How do you pronounce adhocrat?
Say ad-huh-KRAT. The American pronunciation is /ædhəˈkræt/. In British English it is /ædhəˈkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhocrat?
Adhocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT). Broken into parts: ad · huh · KRAT.
Do Americans and Brits say adhocrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædhəˈkræt/ and the British form is /ædhəˈkræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.