aristodemocracies
Syllables
a-ris-to-de-mo-cra-cies
Pronunciation
/ˌærɪstəˈdɛməkrəsiːz/
Stress
0101100
Morphemes
aristo- + demo-cracy + -ies
The word 'aristodemocracies' is divided into seven syllables: a-ris-to-de-mo-cra-cies. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). The word is composed of Greek and English morphemes, with a complex structure but consistent syllabification based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A form of government in which power is held by a small group of the best or most qualified citizens.
“The historical texts describe a period ruled by aristodemocracies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). The first, second, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
a-ris — Open syllable, initial vowel, potentially reduced vowel sound.. to-de — Closed syllable, diphthong present.. mo-cra — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cies — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
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