How to pronounce theocracy
Say it like thee-AH-kruh-see. Theocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/θiˈɑkrəsi/thee-AH-kruh-see
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- thee
- AH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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.
What does theocracy mean?
noun
- Government under the control of a state religion.“Tibet was a Buddhist theocracy ruled by the Dalai Lama prior to Chinese annexation.”
- Rule by a god.
Words that rhyme with theocracy
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Questions about saying theocracy
How do you pronounce theocracy?
Say thee-AH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theocracy?
Theocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: thee · AH · kruh · see.