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bureaucracy
Definition:
(nou) nonelective government officials (nou) a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials (nou) any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape
Phonetic Transcription:
bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi
Examples:
The government is rife with corruption and paralyzed by an ossified bureaucracy.
It has the whiff of committees and bureaucracy.
It is the language of the court, the bureaucracy, and the army.
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Common mistakes of bureaucracy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bu-ˈro-cracy". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈbjuː.ə.rɒk.rə.si" (UK) and "ˈbjʊr.oʊ.krə.si" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners tend to overemphasize the "e" in "bureaucracy", making it sound like "byoo-REH-o-cracy". The correct pronunciation has a subtle "e" sound. Tip: Keep the "e" soft and quick.
- Ignoring the "au" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "au" as "aw", resulting in "baw-rocracy". The correct pronunciation is "bjuː" (UK) or "bjʊr" (US). Tip: Focus on the "bju" sound at the beginning.
- Skipping the final "cy": Some speakers omit the last syllable, saying "bureaucrac". This truncation alters the word's meaning. The full pronunciation includes the "si" sound. Tip: Always finish with a clear "si" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "r" sounds: Non-native speakers may struggle with the "r" in "bureaucracy", pronouncing it too softly or not at all. The "r" should be pronounced clearly in both syllables. Tip: Practice articulating the "r" to ensure clarity.