How to Pronounce "aristocrats"
word
/ɝˈɪstəˌkɹæts/
uh-RIS-tuh-krats
/ˈæɹɪstˌɒkɹæts/
A-ri-sto-krats
Definition
Aristocrats are people who belong to the highest social class, often by birth, and usually hold titles, wealth, or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɝˈɪstəˌkɹæts/
British English
/ˈæɹɪstˌɒkɹæts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-RIS-tuh-krats
UK
A-ri-sto-krats
Listen in Context
The aristocrats lived in large, beautiful houses.
In history, aristocrats had a lot of power.
Some aristocrats helped the poor in their communities.
The old traditions of the aristocrats faded after the revolution.