How to pronounce technocracy
Say it like tek-NAH-kruh-see. Technocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- tek
- NAH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAHSay 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 technocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tek-NOK-ruh-see.
What does technocracy mean?
- A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.
Where does technocracy come from?
From techno- (“technical”, “technicians”) + -cracy (“rule by”), attributed to W.H.
Words that rhyme with technocracy
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Questions about saying technocracy
How do you pronounce technocracy?
Say tek-NAH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈnɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /tɛkˈnɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technocracy?
Technocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: tek · NAH · kruh · see.
Is technocracy 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 /tɛkˈnɒkrəsi/ (tek-NOK-ruh-see).