How to Pronounce "aristocracy"
word
ˌɛɹəˈstɑkɹəsi
air-uh-STAH-kruh-see
ˌæɹɪstˈɒkɹəsi
ar-ihs-TOK-ruh-see
Definition
A social class made up of people who have a high rank or special titles, often inherited through family. Sometimes used for the group of people considered the most powerful or privileged in society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛɹəˈstɑkɹəsi
British English
ˌæɹɪstˈɒkɹəsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
air-uh-STAH-kruh-see
UK
ar-ihs-TOK-ruh-see
Listen in Context
The royal family belonged to the aristocracy.
Many members of the aristocracy owned large estates.
The country was ruled by the aristocracy for centuries.
People sometimes criticize the aristocracy for being out of touch with ordinary life.