How to pronounce ochlocracy
Say it like o-KLOK-ruh-see. Ochlocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOK).
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- o
- KLOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ochlocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KLOKSay 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 ochlocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-KLOK-ruh-see.
What does ochlocracy mean?
- Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy.
Words that rhyme with ochlocracy
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Questions about saying ochlocracy
How do you pronounce ochlocracy?
Say o-KLOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈklɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ɒˈklɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ochlocracy?
Ochlocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOK). Broken into parts: o · KLOK · ruh · see.
Is ochlocracy 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 /ɒˈklɒkrəsi/ (o-KLOK-ruh-see).