How to Pronounce "bureaucrat"
word
ˈbjʊɹəˌkɹæt/, /ˈbjʊɹoʊˌkɹæt
BYUR-uh-krat
bjˈɔːɹəʊkɹˌæt
byuh-ROH-krat
Definition
A bureaucrat is an official who works in a government office, especially someone who follows rules and procedures very strictly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbjʊɹəˌkɹæt/, /ˈbjʊɹoʊˌkɹæt
British English
bjˈɔːɹəʊkɹˌæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYUR-uh-krat
UK
byuh-ROH-krat
Listen in Context
The bureaucrat approved my passport application.
A bureaucrat works in a government office.
Many people think a bureaucrat only cares about rules.
That bureaucrat made us fill out three different forms for the same thing.