Socrates meaning

UK US /ˈsɑkrətiz/ 3 syllables

Socrates (noun): ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC).

Definition of Socrates

  1. ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)

    Type of: philosopher, Athenian

    Related forms: Socratic

How to pronounce Socrates

Socrates is pronounced /ˈsɑkrətiz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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