How to Pronounce Authoritarians

To pronounce "authoritarians", say AUTH-or-it-ar-ians — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AUTH-or-it-ar-ians

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"authoritarians" has 5 syllables: auth-or-it-ar-ians.

What does authoritarians mean?

noun

  1. One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

    “The dictator was an authoritarian.”

  2. One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

    “2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians”

Related words

autocraticdictatordictatorialdespotictyrannicaldomineeringoverbearingundemocratic

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How many syllables are in "authoritarians"?▾

"Authoritarians" has 5 syllables: auth · or · it · ar · ians.

What does "authoritarians" mean?▾

Authoritarians: One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

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