How to pronounce dictated
Say it like dik-TAY-tid. Dictated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- dik
- TAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictated 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dictated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dik-TAY-tid.
Other ways to say dictated
Dictated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DIK-tay-tid /ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪd/
What does dictated mean?
- simple past and past participle of dictate How to pronounce dictate
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dictated
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Questions about saying dictated
How do you pronounce dictated?
Say dik-TAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪkˈteɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictated?
Dictated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: dik · TAY · tid.
Is dictated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdɪkˈteɪtɪd/ (dik-TAY-tid).