How to pronounce dialog
Say it like DY-uh-lawg. Dialog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialog 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.
- lawgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dialog
American and British speakers say dialog in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-uh-log.
What does dialog mean?
- Uncommon spelling of dialogue.
- Uncommon spelling of dialogue.
Where does dialog come from?
Variant of dialogue. Equivalent to dia- + -log or di- + -alog.
Words that rhyme with dialog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dialog.
Words that sound like dialog
Questions about saying dialog
How do you pronounce dialog?
Say DY-uh-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialog?
Dialog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · lawg.
Do Americans and Brits say dialog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dialog?
Dialog sounds the same as dialogue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.