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How to pronounce 'authoritarian' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "authoritarian" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "authoritarian"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-thaw-ruh-tehr-ee-n
IPA transcription
/əˌθɔ.ɹəˈtʰɛɹ.i.n̩/
Word frequency
16,798th

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What does "authoritarian" mean?

  1. a way of governing that values order and control with strict rules, usually with one person or a small group of people having all power

Examples of "authoritarian" in a sentence

  • The authoritarian leader made all the decisions.
  • The company has an authoritarian management style.
  • The authoritarian government restricted freedom of speech.

How common is "authoritarian"?

Authoritarian is the 16,798th most common word in English.

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