How to pronounce technocrat
Say it like TEK-nuh-krat. Technocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- nuh
- krat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technocrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep 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 technocrat
American and British speakers say technocrat in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛknəˌkræt/ in the US and /ˈtɛknəʊkræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-noh-krat.
What does technocrat mean?
- An advocate of technocracy.
- An expert in some technology, especially one in a managerial or administrative role.
- A person who makes decisions based solely on technical information and not personal or public opinion.
Where does technocrat come from?
Back-formation from technocracy, equivalent to techno- + -crat.
Questions about saying technocrat
How do you pronounce technocrat?
Say TEK-nuh-krat. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛknəˌkræt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛknəʊkræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technocrat?
Technocrat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · nuh · krat.
Do Americans and Brits say technocrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛknəˌkræt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛknəʊkræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.