How to pronounce kleptocratic
Say it like klep-toh-KRAT-ik. Kleptocratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT).
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- klep
- toh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptocratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep 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 kleptocratic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: klep-toh-KRAT-ik.
What does kleptocratic mean?
- Pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterized by rulers or leaders who are thieves.
Where does kleptocratic come from?
From klepto- + -cratic.
Words that rhyme with kleptocratic
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Questions about saying kleptocratic
How do you pronounce kleptocratic?
Say klep-toh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /klɛptoʊˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /klɛptəʊˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptocratic?
Kleptocratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT). Broken into parts: klep · toh · KRAT · ik.
Is kleptocratic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /klɛptəʊˈkrætɪk/ (klep-toh-KRAT-ik).