How to pronounce xerocracy
Say it like zee-ROK-ruh-see. Xerocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- zee
- ROK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xerocracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ROKSay 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 xerocracy
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zee-uh-ROK-ruh-see.
What does xerocracy mean?
- Political influence achieved by copying and distributing leaflets and similar material.
Where does xerocracy come from?
From xero(x) + -cracy.
Words that rhyme with xerocracy
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Questions about saying xerocracy
How do you pronounce xerocracy?
Say zee-ROK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ziˈrɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /ziəˈrɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xerocracy?
Xerocracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: zee · ROK · ruh · see.
Is xerocracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ziəˈrɒkrəsi/ (zee-uh-ROK-ruh-see).