How to pronounce necrocracy
Say it like nuh-KROK-ruh-see. Necrocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROK).
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- nuh
- KROK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROKSay 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 necrocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: neh-KROK-ruh-see.
What does necrocracy mean?
- A form of government imposed by those who have since died.
- A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.
- A government ruled by the undead.
Where does necrocracy come from?
From necro- (“dead”) + -cracy (“power, rule”).
Words that rhyme with necrocracy
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Questions about saying necrocracy
How do you pronounce necrocracy?
Say nuh-KROK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /nəˈkrɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrocracy?
Necrocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROK). Broken into parts: nuh · KROK · ruh · see.
Is necrocracy 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 /nɛˈkrɒkrəsi/ (neh-KROK-ruh-see).