How to pronounce theocratical
Say it like thee-uh-KRAT-ih-kul. Theocratical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT).
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- thee
- uh
- KRAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theocratical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of theocratical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: thee-oh-KRAT-ih-kul.
What does theocratical mean?
- A member or supporter of a theocracy; a theocrat.
- Theocratic.
Where does theocratical come from?
From theocratic + -al.
Words that rhyme with theocratical
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Questions about saying theocratical
How do you pronounce theocratical?
Say thee-uh-KRAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌθiəˈkrætɪkəl/. In British English it is /θiːəʊˈkrætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theocratical?
Theocratical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAT). Broken into parts: thee · uh · KRAT · ih · kul.
Is theocratical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /θiːəʊˈkrætɪkəl/ (thee-oh-KRAT-ih-kul).