How to pronounce dialectician
Say it like dy-lek-TISHN. Dialectician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISHN).
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- dy
- lek
- TISHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectician 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.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TISHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dialectician
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dy-uh-lek-TISHN.
What does dialectician mean?
- Someone skilled in dialectical idealism: someone able to arrive at historical conclusions through consideration of contradictions.
- Someone skilled in dialectical materialism: someone able to arrive at socio-political conclusions through consideration of class differences.
- Someone knowledgeable about dialects.
Where does dialectician come from?
From French dialecticien (“one skillful in dialectic”), from Latin dialecticus (“dialectic”) + French -ien (“-ian”) from Latin -ianus (“-ian”).
Questions about saying dialectician
How do you pronounce dialectician?
Say dy-lek-TISHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪlɛkˈtɪʃn/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectician?
Dialectician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISHN). Broken into parts: dy · lek · TISHN.
Is dialectician pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌdaɪəlɛkˈtɪʃn/ (dy-uh-lek-TISHN).