How to pronounce idiocratic
Say it like id-ee-oh-KRAT-ik. Idiocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiocratic 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 idiocratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: id-ee-oh-KRAT-ik.
What does idiocratic mean?
- Synonym of idiosyncratic.
- Pertaining to, or characterized by, idiocracy.
Where does idiocratic come from?
From idiocrasy + -cratic, as with other -crasy + -cratic adjectives (e.g., idiosyncratic).
Words that rhyme with idiocratic
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Questions about saying idiocratic
How do you pronounce idiocratic?
Say id-ee-oh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪdioʊˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiocratic?
Idiocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · KRAT · ik.
Is idiocratic 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 /ˌɪdioʊˈkrætɪk/ (id-ee-oh-KRAT-ik).