How to pronounce dialectics
Say it like dy-LEK-tiks. Dialectics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- dy
- LEK
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dialectics
American and British speakers say dialectics in essentially the same way: /daɪˈlɛktɪks/ in the US and /daɪˈlɛktɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-LEK-tiks.
What does dialectics mean?
- A systematic method of argument that attempts to resolve the contradictions in opposing views or ideas.
- plural of dialectic How to pronounce dialectic
Questions about saying dialectics
How do you pronounce dialectics?
Say dy-LEK-tiks. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈlɛktɪks/. In British English it is /daɪˈlɛktɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectics?
Dialectics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: dy · LEK · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say dialectics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈlɛktɪks/ and the British form is /daɪˈlɛktɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.