How to Pronounce Democratic

To pronounce "democratic", say DEM-ocr-at-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɛməˈkɹætɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “democratic”

"democratic" has 4 syllables: dem-ocr-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does democratic mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.

    “The United States is a democratic country, as the citizens are allowed to choose leaders to represent their interests.”

  2. Relating to a political party so called; usually, Democratic.

    “Mount Vernon is run by a strong democratic party organization.”

Words that rhyme with democratic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocratic

Related words

republicanegalitarianparliamentarycommonantiauthoritarianpopularrepresentativeparticipatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "democratic"?▾

"Democratic" has 4 syllables: dem · ocr · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "democratic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "democratic" is /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/.

What does "democratic" mean?▾

Democratic: Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.

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