How to pronounce kakistocracy
Say it like kak-ih-STOK-ruh-see. Kakistocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK).
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- kak
- ih
- STOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kakistocracy 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.
- 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 kakistocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kak-ih-STOK-ruh-see.
What does kakistocracy mean?
- Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens.
Words that rhyme with kakistocracy
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Questions about saying kakistocracy
How do you pronounce kakistocracy?
Say kak-ih-STOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /kækɪˈstɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /kækɪˈstɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kakistocracy?
Kakistocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK). Broken into parts: kak · ih · STOK · ruh · see.
Is kakistocracy 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 /kækɪˈstɒkrəsi/ (kak-ih-STOK-ruh-see).