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autocracy
Definition:
(nou) a political system governed by a single individual (nou) a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈtɒkrəsi
Examples:
It was the first voice raised against the unlawful military autocracy.
It took years for the autocracy to unfold.
At least then there would be some consistency in the autocracy.
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Common mistakes of autocracy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "au-'toc-ra-cy". The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in "au-'toc-ra-cy" /ɔːˈtɒk.rə.si/ (UK) and /ɑːˈtɑː.krə.si/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "-toc-" part to get the stress right.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "autocracy" as a short "o" sound, like in "hot". It should be pronounced as a long "o" /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "aw" as in "law" for clarity.
- Consonant clarity: A common mistake is to blend the "c" and "r" sounds, making it sound like "autocrazy". The "c" should be clear and distinct. Tip: Pronounce the "c" sharply before the "r" to avoid blending.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly reduce "autocracy" to three syllables, saying "au-toc-ry". It actually has four syllables: "au-toc-ra-cy" /ɔːˈtɒk.rə.si/ (UK) and /ɑːˈtɑː.krə.si/ (US). Tip: Break it down into four parts to maintain clarity.
- Final "y" sound: Some might neglect the final "y" sound, pronouncing it as "autocracy" without the "y". The last syllable should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Emphasize the "cy" to ensure it sounds complete.