How to pronounce undemocratic
Say it like uhn-dem-uh-KRAT-ik. Undemocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT).
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- uhn
- dem
- uh
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undemocratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undemocratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-dem-uh-KRAT-ik.
What does undemocratic mean?
- Not democratic.
Where does undemocratic come from?
From un- + democratic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with undemocratic
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Questions about saying undemocratic
How do you pronounce undemocratic?
Say uhn-dem-uh-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɛməˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɛməˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undemocratic?
Undemocratic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KRAT). Broken into parts: uhn · dem · uh · KRAT · ik.
Is undemocratic 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 /ˌʌndɛməˈkrætɪk/ (uhn-dem-uh-KRAT-ik).