DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
despotism
/'dɛspə,tɪzəm/ · dɛspətɪzəm
Despotism has 3 syllables: des · pot · ism.
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noun. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).
noun. Dominance through threat of punishment and violence.
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