How to pronounce kakistocracies
Say it like kak-ih-STAH-kruh-seez. Kakistocracies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAH).
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- kak
- ih
- STAH
- kruh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kakistocracies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kakistocracies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kak-ih-STOK-ruh-siz.
What does kakistocracies mean?
- plural of kakistocracy. How to pronounce kakistocracy
Questions about saying kakistocracies
How do you pronounce kakistocracies?
Say kak-ih-STAH-kruh-seez. The American pronunciation is /kækɪˈstɑkrəsiz/. In British English it is /kækɪˈstɒkrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kakistocracies?
Kakistocracies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAH). Broken into parts: kak · ih · STAH · kruh · seez.
Is kakistocracies 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 /kækɪˈstɒkrəsɪz/ (kak-ih-STOK-ruh-siz).