How to pronounce aristocratic
Say it like uh-ris-tuh-KRAT-ik. Aristocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT).
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- uh
- ris
- tuh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aristocratic 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.
- risGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aristocratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-ris-tuh-KRAT-ik.
What does aristocratic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or favoring, an aristocracy.“An aristocratic constitution.”
- Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.“An aristocratic measure.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aristocratic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aristocratic.
Questions about saying aristocratic
How do you pronounce aristocratic?
Say uh-ris-tuh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌrɪstəˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /əˌrɪstəˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aristocratic?
Aristocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT). Broken into parts: uh · ris · tuh · KRAT · ik.
Is aristocratic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˌrɪstəˈkrætɪk/ (uh-ris-tuh-KRAT-ik).