How to pronounce aristocracy
Say it like er-uh-STOK-ruh-see. Aristocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK).
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- er
- uh
- STOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aristocracy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 aristocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ar-ih-STOK-ruh-see.
What does aristocracy mean?
- The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
- Government by such a class, or a state with such a government.
- A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aristocracy
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Questions about saying aristocracy
How do you pronounce aristocracy?
Say er-uh-STOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrəˈstɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aristocracy?
Aristocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK). Broken into parts: er · uh · STOK · ruh · see.
Is aristocracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/ (ar-ih-STOK-ruh-see).