How to pronounce diktat
Say it like dik-TAHT. Diktat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHT).
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- dik
- TAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diktat 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.
- TAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of diktat
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DIK-tat.
What does diktat mean?
- A dogmatic decree or command, especially issued by one who rules without popular consent.
- A harsh penalty or settlement imposed upon a defeated party by the victor.
Where does diktat come from?
Borrowed from German Diktat, from Latin dictātum (“that which has been dictated”), from the perfect passive participle of dictō (“dictate”).
Words that rhyme with diktat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diktat.
Questions about saying diktat
How do you pronounce diktat?
Say dik-TAHT. The American pronunciation is /dɪkˈtɑt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪktæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diktat?
Diktat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHT). Broken into parts: dik · TAHT.
Is diktat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdɪktæt/ (DIK-tat).