How to Pronounce Aristocracy

To pronounce "aristocracy", say AR-ist-ocr-acy — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aristocracy”

"aristocracy" has 4 syllables: ar-ist-ocr-acy. It rhymes with hypocrisy and bureaucracy, if that helps it stick.

What does aristocracy mean?

noun

  1. The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
  2. Government by such a class, or a state with such a government

Words that rhyme with aristocracy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hypocrisybureaucracyautocracymeritocracytheocracydemocracy

Related words

nobilitygentryelitepeeragewealthypatriciatepatriciansnobles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aristocracy"?▾

"Aristocracy" has 4 syllables: ar · ist · ocr · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "aristocracy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aristocracy" is /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/.

What does "aristocracy" mean?▾

Aristocracy: The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.

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