How to pronounce dictatorial
Say it like dik-tuh-TOR-ee-ul. Dictatorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
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US American/ˌdɪktəˈtɔriəl/dik-tuh-TOR-ee-ul
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- dik
- tuh
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictatorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does dictatorial mean?
adjective
- of or pertaining to a dictator
- in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.
Where does dictatorial come from?
From dictator + -ial.
Words that rhyme with dictatorial
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Questions about saying dictatorial
How do you pronounce dictatorial?
Say dik-tuh-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪktəˈtɔriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictatorial?
Dictatorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: dik · tuh · TOR · ee · ul.