How to Pronounce Meritocracy

To pronounce "meritocracy", say MER-it-ocr-acy — 4 syllables, IPA /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “meritocracy”

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

What does meritocracy mean?

noun

  1. Rule by merit, and talent.
  2. A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.

Words that rhyme with meritocracy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aristocracyhypocrisybureaucracyautocracytheocracydemocracy

Related words

meritmeritocratmeritocratismantimeritocracyexpertocracymerocracyelitocracymoneyocracy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meritocracy"?▾

"Meritocracy" has 4 syllables: mer · it · ocr · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "meritocracy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meritocracy" is /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/.

What does "meritocracy" mean?▾

Meritocracy: Rule by merit, and talent.

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