How to Pronounce "bureaucrats"
word
ˈbjʊɹəˌkɹæts/, /ˈbjʊɹoʊˌkɹæts
BYUR-uh-krats
bjˈɔːɹəʊkɹˌæts
byaw-ROH-krats
Definition
Bureaucrats are officials who work for the government or an organization, usually following strict rules and procedures when making decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbjʊɹəˌkɹæts/, /ˈbjʊɹoʊˌkɹæts
British English
bjˈɔːɹəʊkɹˌæts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYUR-uh-krats
UK
byaw-ROH-krats
Listen in Context
The bureaucrats work in the city hall.
Many people think bureaucrats make things complicated.
The president met with the top bureaucrats today.
Those bureaucrats just love their paperwork, don’t they?