How to pronounce autocratically
Say it like AW-tuh-krat-ih-kuh-lee. Autocratically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- krat
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autocratically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of autocratically
- 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-ih-kuh-lee.
What does autocratically mean?
- In an autocratic manner.
Where does autocratically come from?
From autocratic + -ally.
Questions about saying autocratically
How do you pronounce autocratically?
Say AW-tuh-krat-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌkrætɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəˌkrætɪkəliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autocratically?
Autocratically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · krat · ih · kuh · lee.
Is autocratically 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 /ˈɔːtəˌkrætɪkəliː/ (AW-tuh-krat-ih-kuh-lee).