How to pronounce dictatorships
Say it like dik-TAY-ter-ships. Dictatorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- dik
- TAY
- ter
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictatorships 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dictatorships
- 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-tuh-ships.
What does dictatorships mean?
- plural of dictatorship How to pronounce dictatorship
Questions about saying dictatorships
How do you pronounce dictatorships?
Say dik-TAY-ter-ships. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈteɪtɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /dɪkˈteɪtəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictatorships?
Dictatorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: dik · TAY · ter · ships.
Is dictatorships 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 /dɪkˈteɪtəˌʃɪps/ (dik-TAY-tuh-ships).