How to pronounce kleptocrat
Say it like KLEP-tuh-krat. Kleptocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP).
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- KLEP
- tuh
- krat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kratKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kleptocrat
American and British speakers say kleptocrat in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛptəkræt/ in the US and /ˈklɛptəkræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEP-tuh-krat.
What does kleptocrat mean?
- A ruling figure in a kleptocracy.
Where does kleptocrat come from?
From klepto- + -crat.
Questions about saying kleptocrat
How do you pronounce kleptocrat?
Say KLEP-tuh-krat. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛptəkræt/. In British English it is /ˈklɛptəkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptocrat?
Kleptocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP). Broken into parts: KLEP · tuh · krat.
Do Americans and Brits say kleptocrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛptəkræt/ and the British form is /ˈklɛptəkræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.