How to pronounce ptochocracy
Say it like toh-KOK-ruh-see. Ptochocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK).
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- toh
- KOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptochocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KOKSay 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 ptochocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-KOK-ruh-see.
What does ptochocracy mean?
- A society or system ruled and dominated by the poor.
Words that rhyme with ptochocracy
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Questions about saying ptochocracy
How do you pronounce ptochocracy?
Say toh-KOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈkɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /təʊˈkɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptochocracy?
Ptochocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOK). Broken into parts: toh · KOK · ruh · see.
Is ptochocracy 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 /təʊˈkɒkrəsi/ (toh-KOK-ruh-see).