How to pronounce gerontocracy
Say it like jer-un-TOK-ruh-see. Gerontocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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US American/ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑkrəsi/jer-un-TOK-ruh-see
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- jer
- un
- TOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerontocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOKSay 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.
What does gerontocracy mean?
noun
- Government by elders; government by elderly rulers.
Where does gerontocracy come from?
From geronto- + -cracy, from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with gerontocracy
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Questions about saying gerontocracy
How do you pronounce gerontocracy?
Say jer-un-TOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerontocracy?
Gerontocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: jer · un · TOK · ruh · see.