How to pronounce plutocrat
Say it like PLOO-tuh-krat. Plutocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- tuh
- krat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plutocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of plutocrat
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLOO-tuh-krat.
What does plutocrat mean?
- Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.
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Questions about saying plutocrat
How do you pronounce plutocrat?
Say PLOO-tuh-krat. The American pronunciation is /ˈplutəˌkræt/. In British English it is /ˈpluːtəˌkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plutocrat?
Plutocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · tuh · krat.
Is plutocrat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpluːtəˌkræt/ (PLOO-tuh-krat).