How to pronounce kludgeocracy
Say it like kluh-JOK-ruh-see. Kludgeocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOK).
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- kluh
- JOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kludgeocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- JOKSay 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 kludgeocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kluh-JOK-ruh-see.
What does kludgeocracy mean?
- A government characterized by complex, inefficient, and ad-hoc solutions to problems.
Where does kludgeocracy come from?
From kludge + -ocracy.
Words that rhyme with kludgeocracy
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Questions about saying kludgeocracy
How do you pronounce kludgeocracy?
Say kluh-JOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /klʌˈdʒɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /klʌˈdʒɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kludgeocracy?
Kludgeocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOK). Broken into parts: kluh · JOK · ruh · see.
Is kludgeocracy 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 /klʌˈdʒɒkrəsi/ (kluh-JOK-ruh-see).