How to Pronounce "totalitarian"
word
ˌtoʊˌtæɫɪˈtɛɹiən
toh-TAL-uh-TEHR-ee-uhn
təʊtˌælɪtˈeəɹiən
tuh-tal-ih-TAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
Relating to a system of government where the authorities have complete control over every aspect of public and private life, without allowing freedom or opposition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtoʊˌtæɫɪˈtɛɹiən
British English
təʊtˌælɪtˈeəɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
toh-TAL-uh-TEHR-ee-uhn
UK
tuh-tal-ih-TAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
A totalitarian government does not allow any opposition.
The citizens lived under a totalitarian regime for years.
In a totalitarian state, freedom of speech is often banned.
People were afraid to speak out under the totalitarian regime.