How to Pronounce "bureaucracy"
word
bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsi
byuh-RAH-kruh-see
bjɔːɹˈɒkɹəsˌi
byaw-ROK-ruh-see
Definition
A system of government or organization with many complicated rules and procedures, often with many levels of management, which can make things slow and difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsi
British English
bjɔːɹˈɒkɹəsˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
byuh-RAH-kruh-see
UK
byaw-ROK-ruh-see
Listen in Context
The new law created more bureaucracy at the office.
Bureaucracy can slow down important decisions.
Many people complain about bureaucracy in government.
Getting a passport took weeks because of all the bureaucracy.