How to pronounce mediocracy
Say it like mee-dee-AH-kruh-see. Mediocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- mee
- dee
- AH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mediocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mee-dih-OK-ruh-see.
What does mediocracy mean?
- A social hierarchy in which the mediocre prevails.
Where does mediocracy come from?
Blend of mediocre + -cracy.
Words that rhyme with mediocracy
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Questions about saying mediocracy
How do you pronounce mediocracy?
Say mee-dee-AH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌmidiˈɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌmiːdɪˈɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediocracy?
Mediocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: mee · dee · AH · kruh · see.
Is mediocracy 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 /ˌmiːdɪˈɒkrəsi/ (mee-dih-OK-ruh-see).