How to pronounce dictamen
Say it like dik-TAY-mun. Dictamen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- dik
- TAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictamen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dictamen
American and British speakers say dictamen in essentially the same way: /dɪkˈteɪmən/ in the US and /dɪkˈteɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dik-TAY-mun.
What does dictamen mean?
- A dictation or dictate.
Where does dictamen come from?
From Latin dictāmen.
Words that rhyme with dictamen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dictamen.
Questions about saying dictamen
How do you pronounce dictamen?
Say dik-TAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈteɪmən/. In British English it is /dɪkˈteɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictamen?
Dictamen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: dik · TAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say dictamen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪkˈteɪmən/ and the British form is /dɪkˈteɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.