How to pronounce mirrortocracy
Say it like mee-rer-TOK-ruh-see. Mirrortocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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- mee
- rer
- TOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirrortocracy 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.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TOKSay 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 mirrortocracy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mir-uh-TOK-ruh-see.
What does mirrortocracy mean?
- A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through resemblance or similarity to those already in power.
Where does mirrortocracy come from?
Blend of mirror + meritocracy.
Words that rhyme with mirrortocracy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mirrortocracy.
Questions about saying mirrortocracy
How do you pronounce mirrortocracy?
Say mee-rer-TOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌmirɚˈtɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌmɪrəˈtɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirrortocracy?
Mirrortocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: mee · rer · TOK · ruh · see.
Is mirrortocracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɪrəˈtɒkrəsi/ (mir-uh-TOK-ruh-see).