How to pronounce plutocrats
Say it like PLOO-tuh-krats. Plutocrats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- tuh
- krats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plutocrats 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.
- kratsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of plutocrats
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLOO-tuh-krats.
What does plutocrats mean?
- plural of plutocrat How to pronounce plutocrat
Questions about saying plutocrats
How do you pronounce plutocrats?
Say PLOO-tuh-krats. The American pronunciation is /ˈplutəˌkræts/. In British English it is /ˈpluːtəˌkræts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plutocrats?
Plutocrats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · tuh · krats.
Is plutocrats 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 /ˈpluːtəˌkræts/ (PLOO-tuh-krats).