How to pronounce thugocracy
Say it like thuh-GAH-kruh-see. Thugocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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- thuh
- GAH
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thugocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GAHSay 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 thugocracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thuh-GOK-ruh-see.
What does thugocracy mean?
- Government by a group of thugs.
Where does thugocracy come from?
From thug + -o- + -cracy, as in democracy.
Words that rhyme with thugocracy
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Questions about saying thugocracy
How do you pronounce thugocracy?
Say thuh-GAH-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /θʌˈɡɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /θʌˈɡɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thugocracy?
Thugocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: thuh · GAH · kruh · see.
Is thugocracy 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 /θʌˈɡɒkrəsi/ (thuh-GOK-ruh-see).