How to pronounce dictums
Say it like DIK-tumz. Dictums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- tumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dictums 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.
- tumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dictums
American and British speakers say dictums in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪktəmz/ in the US and /ˈdɪktəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIK-tumz.
What does dictums mean?
- Alternative form of dicta, plural of dictum
Questions about saying dictums
How do you pronounce dictums?
Say DIK-tumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪktəmz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪktəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dictums?
Dictums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · tumz.
Do Americans and Brits say dictums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪktəmz/ and the British form is /ˈdɪktəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.