How to pronounce dicta
Say it like DIK-tah. Dicta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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US American/ˈdɪktɑ/DIK-tah
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- DIK
- tah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does dicta mean?
noun
- plural of dictum How to pronounce dictum
Questions about saying dicta
How do you pronounce dicta?
Say DIK-tah. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪktɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicta?
Dicta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · tah.