How to Pronounce "crony capitalism"
expression
KROH-nee KAP-ih-tuh-liz-um
kROH-nee KAP-ih-tuhl-iz-um
Definition
An economic system where business success depends on close relationships between business people and government officials, rather than fair competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkæpɪtəˌɫɪzəm
British English
kɹˈəʊni/ /kˈæpɪtəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROH-nee KAP-ih-tuh-liz-um
UK
kROH-nee KAP-ih-tuhl-iz-um
Listen in Context
Many people say that crony capitalism hurts the economy.
Crony capitalism makes it hard for new companies to succeed.
Some people blame government problems on crony capitalism.
The rich kept getting contracts because of crony capitalism and not real competition.