How to pronounce democratic
Say it like dem-uh-KRAT-ik. Democratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT).
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- dem
- uh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Democratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 democratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dem-uh-KRAT-ik.
What does democratic mean?
- characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality“democratic government”“a democratic country”
- belong to or relating to the Democratic Party“Democratic senator”
- representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large“democratic art forms”“a democratic or popular movement”
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Words that rhyme with democratic
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Questions about saying democratic
How do you pronounce democratic?
Say dem-uh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in democratic?
Democratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT). Broken into parts: dem · uh · KRAT · ik.
Is democratic 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 /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ (dem-uh-KRAT-ik).