To pronounce "bureaucratic", say BUR-eaucr-at-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bureaucratic" has 4 syllables: bur-eaucr-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“the European Union is legalistic, bureaucratic and runs by precedent.”
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"Bureaucratic" has 4 syllables: bur · eaucr · at · ic.
Bureaucratic: Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.
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