How to pronounce idiocracy
Say it like id-ee-OK-ruh-see. Idiocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OK).
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- id
- ee
- OK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OKSay 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 idiocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: id-ee-OK-ruh-see.
What does idiocracy mean?
- A government run by idiots.
Where does idiocracy come from?
From idiot + -cracy. The word was coined by the writers of a 2006 movie about the topic, which some have interpreted as presaging, through caricature, the state of the world.
Words that rhyme with idiocracy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idiocracy.
Questions about saying idiocracy
How do you pronounce idiocracy?
Say id-ee-OK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdiˈɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiˈɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiocracy?
Idiocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OK). Broken into parts: id · ee · OK · ruh · see.
Is idiocracy 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 /ˌɪdiˈɒkrəsi/ (id-ee-OK-ruh-see).