How to pronounce dedicatee
Say it like ded-ih-kuh-TEE. Dedicatee has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE).
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- ded
- ih
- kuh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dedicatee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dedicatee
American and British speakers say dedicatee in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛdɪkəˈti/ in the US and /ˌdɛdɪkəˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ded-ih-kuh-TEE.
What does dedicatee mean?
- Someone to whom something is dedicated.
Where does dedicatee come from?
From dedicate + -ee.
Words that rhyme with dedicatee
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Questions about saying dedicatee
How do you pronounce dedicatee?
Say ded-ih-kuh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛdɪkəˈti/. In British English it is /ˌdɛdɪkəˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dedicatee?
Dedicatee has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEE). Broken into parts: ded · ih · kuh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say dedicatee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛdɪkəˈti/ and the British form is /ˌdɛdɪkəˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.