How to pronounce dictating
Say it like DIK-tay-ting. Dictating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictating 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dictating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIK-tay-ting.
What does dictating mean?
- present participle and gerund of dictate How to pronounce dictate
Questions about saying dictating
How do you pronounce dictating?
Say DIK-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictating?
Dictating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · tay · ting.
Is dictating 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 /ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪŋ/ (DIK-tay-ting).