How to pronounce narcokleptocracy
Say it like NAR-koh-klep-tok-ruh-see. Narcokleptocracy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- koh
- klep
- tok
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcokleptocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tokGive this part a little weight. 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 narcokleptocracy
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NAH-koh-klep-TOK-ruh-see.
What does narcokleptocracy mean?
- Drug lords and others involved in organized crime as a dominant group in society; the influence or rule exerted by this group.
- A government influenced by such persons; a narcocracy.
Where does narcokleptocracy come from?
From narco- (“of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use”) + kleptocracy (“corrupt and dishonest government characterized by greed”).
Questions about saying narcokleptocracy
How do you pronounce narcokleptocracy?
Say NAR-koh-klep-tok-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrkoʊˌklɛpˌtɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːkəʊklɛpˈtɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcokleptocracy?
Narcokleptocracy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · koh · klep · tok · ruh · see.
Is narcokleptocracy 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 /ˈnɑːkəʊklɛpˈtɒkrəsi/ (NAH-koh-klep-TOK-ruh-see).