How to Pronounce "authoritarian"
word
əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən
uh-thaw-ruh-TAIR-ee-uhn
ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈeəɹiən
aw-thaw-ri-TAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
Describes someone or something that expects or demands strict obedience and does not allow individual freedom, often using strong control or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən
British English
ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈeəɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-thaw-ruh-TAIR-ee-uhn
UK
aw-thaw-ri-TAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The teacher was very authoritarian in the classroom.
Some countries have authoritarian governments.
Her authoritarian father never let her go out alone.
The company culture was so authoritarian that employees were afraid to speak up.