How to pronounce dictaphone
Say it like DIK-tuh-fohn. Dictaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- tuh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictaphone 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dictaphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DIK-tuh-fohn.
What does dictaphone mean?
- A dictation machine.
Where does dictaphone come from?
Early 20th century, originally a trademarked name for a type of dictation machine, presumably from dictate and -phone.
Questions about saying dictaphone
How do you pronounce dictaphone?
Say DIK-tuh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪktəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈdɪktəfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictaphone?
Dictaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · tuh · fohn.
Is dictaphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɪktəfəʊn/ (DIK-tuh-fohn).