How to pronounce dialectal
Say it like dy-LEK-tul. Dialectal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
- dy
- LEK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dialectal
American and British speakers say dialectal in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/ in the US and /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-LEK-tul.
What does dialectal mean?
- Of or relating to a dialect.
- Peculiar to a (nonstandard) variety or lect.
Where does dialectal come from?
From dialect + -al.
Words that rhyme with dialectal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dialectal.
Questions about saying dialectal
How do you pronounce dialectal?
Say dy-LEK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectal?
Dialectal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: dy · LEK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say dialectal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪˈlɛktəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.