How to pronounce oilocracy
Say it like oy-LOK-ruh-see. Oilocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK).
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- oy
- LOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oilocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- LOKSay 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 oilocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: oy-LOK-ruh-see.
What does oilocracy mean?
- A country whose capital comes mostly or largely from petroleum reserves.
Where does oilocracy come from?
From oil + -o- + -cracy.
Words that rhyme with oilocracy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oilocracy.
Questions about saying oilocracy
How do you pronounce oilocracy?
Say oy-LOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɔɪˈlɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ɔɪˈlɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oilocracy?
Oilocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK). Broken into parts: oy · LOK · ruh · see.
Is oilocracy 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 /ɔɪˈlɒkrəsi/ (oy-LOK-ruh-see).