How to pronounce dictators
Say it like DIK-tay-terz. Dictators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- tay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictators 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dictators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIK-tay-tuz.
Other ways to say dictators
Dictators also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dik-TAY-terz /dɪkˈteɪtɚz/
What does dictators mean?
- plural of dictator How to pronounce dictator
Questions about saying dictators
How do you pronounce dictators?
Say DIK-tay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪkteɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪkteɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictators?
Dictators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · tay · terz.
Is dictators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɪkteɪtəz/ (DIK-tay-tuz).