How to Pronounce "socrates"
word
/ˈsɑkɹəˌtiz/
SAH-kruh-teez
/ˈsɒkrətiːz/
SO-kruh-teez
Definition
Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher (c. 470–399 BC) known for his contributions to ethics and for his method of questioning to encourage critical thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɑkɹəˌtiz/
British English
/ˈsɒkrətiːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAH-kruh-teez
UK
SO-kruh-teez
Listen in Context
Socrates is famous for asking deep questions.
Many people studied under Socrates in Athens.
Socrates drank poison and died because of his beliefs.
Some say that Socrates never actually wrote anything himself.