How to pronounce aristocrat
Say it like uh-RIS-tuh-krat. Aristocrat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- uh
- RIS
- tuh
- krat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aristocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of aristocrat
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AR-ih-stuh-krat.
What does aristocrat mean?
- One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).
- A proponent of aristocracy; an advocate of aristocratic government.
- A cipher in which the original punctuation and spacing are retained.
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Questions about saying aristocrat
How do you pronounce aristocrat?
Say uh-RIS-tuh-krat. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪstəˌkræt/. In British English it is /ˈærɪstəˌkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aristocrat?
Aristocrat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: uh · RIS · tuh · krat.
Is aristocrat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈærɪstəˌkræt/ (AR-ih-stuh-krat).