How to pronounce epistocracy
Say it like ep-ih-STOK-ruh-see. Epistocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK).
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- ep
- ih
- STOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep 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 epistocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-STOK-ruh-see.
What does epistocracy mean?
- A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.
- A government run by citizens with political knowledge.
Words that rhyme with epistocracy
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Questions about saying epistocracy
How do you pronounce epistocracy?
Say ep-ih-STOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈstɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈstɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistocracy?
Epistocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK). Broken into parts: ep · ih · STOK · ruh · see.
Is epistocracy 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 /ˌɛpɪˈstɒkrəsi/ (ep-ih-STOK-ruh-see).