How to pronounce thalassocracy
Say it like thal-uh-SOK-ruh-see. Thalassocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOK).
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- thal
- uh
- SOK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thalassocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOKSay 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 thalassocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thal-uh-SOK-ruh-see.
What does thalassocracy mean?
- A state whose power derives from its naval or commercial supremacy on the seas.
- Maritime supremacy.
Words that rhyme with thalassocracy
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Questions about saying thalassocracy
How do you pronounce thalassocracy?
Say thal-uh-SOK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌθæləˈsɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌθæləˈsɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thalassocracy?
Thalassocracy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOK). Broken into parts: thal · uh · SOK · ruh · see.
Is thalassocracy 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 /ˌθæləˈsɒkrəsi/ (thal-uh-SOK-ruh-see).