How to pronounce dialectical
Say it like dy-uh-LEK-tih-kul. Dialectical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- dy
- uh
- LEK
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dialectical
American and British speakers say dialectical in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-LEK-tih-kul.
What does dialectical mean?
- Of or pertaining to dialectic; (in philosophy) logically reasoned through the exchange of opposing ideas.
- Synonym of dialectal (“of or pertaining to a dialect”).
Where does dialectical come from?
From Latin dialecticus + -al.
Questions about saying dialectical
How do you pronounce dialectical?
Say dy-uh-LEK-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectical?
Dialectical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: dy · uh · LEK · tih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say dialectical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.