How to pronounce autocrat
Say it like AW-tuh-krat. Autocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- krat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 autocrat
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-krat.
What does autocrat mean?
- An absolute ruler with infinite power.
- A title borne by some such monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia.
- Until the 20th century, a favorable description of a ruler who was connected with the concept of lack of conflicts of interest and an indication of grandeur and power.
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Questions about saying autocrat
How do you pronounce autocrat?
Say AW-tuh-krat. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌkræt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocrat?
Autocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · krat.
Is autocrat 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 /ˈɔːtəˌkræt/ (AW-tuh-krat).