How to pronounce bureaucratic
Say it like byuur-uh-KRAT-ik. Bureaucratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT).
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- byuur
- uh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bureaucratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 bureaucratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: byoor-ruh-KRAT-ik.
What does bureaucratic mean?
- Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.
Where does bureaucratic come from?
Borrowed from French bureaucratique, from bureaucrate (“bureaucrat”) or bureaucratie (“bureaucracy”) + -ique (“-ic”), equivalent to bureaucrat + -ic or bureau + -cratic.
Words that rhyme with bureaucratic
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Questions about saying bureaucratic
How do you pronounce bureaucratic?
Say byuur-uh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bureaucratic?
Bureaucratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT). Broken into parts: byuur · uh · KRAT · ik.
Is bureaucratic 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 /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ (byoor-ruh-KRAT-ik).