How to Pronounce "bureaucracies"
word
bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsiz
byoo-RAH-kruh-seez
bjɔːɹˈɒkɹəsˌiz
byaw-ROK-ruh-seez
Definition
Bureaucracies are complex systems of government or large organizations ruled by many officials who follow strict rules and procedures. The term often refers to organizations with complicated, slow, or overly detailed processes.
IPA Transcription
American English
bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsiz
British English
bjɔːɹˈɒkɹəsˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
byoo-RAH-kruh-seez
UK
byaw-ROK-ruh-seez
Listen in Context
Many countries have complex bureaucracies that handle paperwork and rules.
Big organizations often create new bureaucracies as they grow.
Some people believe bureaucracies slow down important decisions.
Small businesses complain about having to deal with so many different bureaucracies.