How to Pronounce Precariat

To pronounce "precariat", say PREC-ar-iat — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREC-ar-iat

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💡 Tip for remembering “precariat”

"precariat" has 3 syllables: prec-ar-iat.

What does precariat mean?

noun

  1. People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.

Related words

precarizationprecarisationprecandidacyprenticeprecocityprecogprecognitiveprecursorship

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How many syllables are in "precariat"?▾

"Precariat" has 3 syllables: prec · ar · iat.

What does "precariat" mean?▾

Precariat: People suffering from precarity, especially as a social class; people living a precarious existence, without security or predictability, especially job security.

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