How to Pronounce Bureaucrat

To pronounce "bureaucrat", say BUR-eaucr-at — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bureaucrat”

"bureaucrat" has 3 syllables: bur-eaucr-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does bureaucrat mean?

noun

  1. An official who is part of a bureaucracy.
  2. (WMF jargon) A wiki user with the right to change user access levels.

Words that rhyme with bureaucrat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

bureaucracyofficialemployeeofficerburocrattechnobureaucratbureaucratessbusinesscrat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bureaucrat"?▾

"Bureaucrat" has 3 syllables: bur · eaucr · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "bureaucrat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bureaucrat" is /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/.

What does "bureaucrat" mean?▾

Bureaucrat: An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

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