How many syllables in "dictator"?

"dictator" has 3 sylaby (dic - ta - tor).

How to divide "dictator"?

"dictator" divides into 3 parts: dic · ta · tor.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (dic... ta... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

Przewodnik po sylabach

3 Sylaby

"dictator": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:dic·ta·tor

Główny akcent

DIC-ta-tor(dic · ta · tor)● ○ ○

Stress in "dictator" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪk.teɪ.tər⁄

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IPAˈdɪk.teɪ.tər

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How many syllables in "dictator"?: "dictator" has 3 sylaby (dic - ta - tor).
How to divide "dictator"?: "dictator" divides into 3 parts: dic · ta · tor.
Where is the stress in "dictator"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dictator"?: Say each syllable slowly (dic... ta... tor) and listen on SayItVid.