How to pronounce dialectic
Say it like dy-uh-LEK-tik. Dialectic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- dy
- uh
- LEK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dialectic
American and British speakers say dialectic in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-LEK-tik.
What does dialectic mean?
- Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
- A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.“This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.”
- development by way of overcoming internal contradictions
- Dialectical (of or relating to dialectic)
- Dialectal (of or relating to a dialect).
Words that rhyme with dialectic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dialectic.
Questions about saying dialectic
How do you pronounce dialectic?
Say dy-uh-LEK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectic?
Dialectic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: dy · uh · LEK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say dialectic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.