How to pronounce autocracy
Say it like aw-TAH-kruh-see. Autocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- aw
- TAH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep 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 autocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOK-ruh-see.
What does autocracy mean?
- A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
- An instance of this government.
Words that rhyme with autocracy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autocracy.
Questions about saying autocracy
How do you pronounce autocracy?
Say aw-TAH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocracy?
Autocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: aw · TAH · kruh · see.
Is autocracy 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 /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/ (aw-TOK-ruh-see).