How to pronounce phobocracy
Say it like fih-BAH-kruh-see. Phobocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- fih
- BAH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phobocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep 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 phobocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-BOK-ruh-see.
What does phobocracy mean?
- A system under which society is governed by fear; or a society of this kind.
Where does phobocracy come from?
From phobo- (“fear”) + -cracy (“rule”).
Words that rhyme with phobocracy
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Questions about saying phobocracy
How do you pronounce phobocracy?
Say fih-BAH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈbɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /fɪˈbɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phobocracy?
Phobocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: fih · BAH · kruh · see.
Is phobocracy 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 /fɪˈbɒkrəsi/ (fih-BOK-ruh-see).