How to pronounce aretecracy
Say it like er-ih-TEK-ruh-see. Aretecracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- er
- ih
- TEK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aretecracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aretecracy
American and British speakers say aretecracy in essentially the same way: /ˌɛrɪˈtɛkrəsi/ in the US and /ˌærɪˈtɛkrəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ar-ih-TEK-ruh-see.
What does aretecracy mean?
- Synonym of aretocracy
- A system of government in which candidates are required to meet prior ethical, civic, or professional qualifications before standing for election, with political authority ultimately conferred through free electoral processes.
Questions about saying aretecracy
How do you pronounce aretecracy?
Say er-ih-TEK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrɪˈtɛkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌærɪˈtɛkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aretecracy?
Aretecracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: er · ih · TEK · ruh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say aretecracy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛrɪˈtɛkrəsi/ and the British form is /ˌærɪˈtɛkrəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.