How to pronounce dialects
Say it like DY-uh-lekts. Dialects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- lekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lektsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dialects
American and British speakers say dialects in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkts/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəlɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-lekts.
What does dialects mean?
- plural of dialect How to pronounce dialect
Questions about saying dialects
How do you pronounce dialects?
Say DY-uh-lekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəlɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialects?
Dialects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · lekts.
Do Americans and Brits say dialects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkts/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəlɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.