Democratic

Syllables:
de·mo·cra·tic
4 syllables
Democratic in syllables

About "Democratic"

Syllables
4
Letters
10
Language
EN

How to Split "Democratic" into Syllables

The word Democratic is divided into 4 syllables: de·mo·cra·tic. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • de — 1st syllable
  • mo — 2nd syllable
  • cra — 3rd syllable
  • tic — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Democratic:

  • IPA: /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/

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📖 Definitions

  1. Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.
  2. Synonym: (archaic) democratical

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French democratique (“pertaining to democracy, democratic”) (modern French démocratique), and its etymon Late Latin democraticus (“pertaining to democracy, democratic; democrat”), from Ancient Greek δημοκρᾰτῐκός (dēmokrătĭkós, “of or for democracy; favouring or suited for democracy”), from δημοκρᾰτῐ́ᾱ (dēmokrătĭ́ā, “democracy”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, suffix with the sense ‘of or pertaining’ to forming adjectives). Δημοκρ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down Democratic into syllables helps with:

  • Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
  • Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
  • Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
  • Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
  • Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Democratic:

Dem, demo, demob, demon, demos, demur, demand, demean.

Frequently Asked Questions About "Democratic"

How many syllables does "Democratic" have?

Democratic has 4 syllables: de·mo·cra·tic. The word is divided into 4 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "Democratic"?

The stress is on the first syllable: de. This means you emphasize the "de" part when pronouncing Democratic.

How do you pronounce "Democratic"?

Democratic is pronounced as /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: de·mo·cra·tic.

Is "Democratic" easy to spell?

Breaking Democratic into syllables helps with spelling: de·mo·cra·tic. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "Democratic" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.