How do you pronounce "dictate"?

In American English: /dɪkˈteɪt/ (dik-TAYT). In British English: /dɪktˈeɪt/ (dikt-AYT). In Canadian English: /dɪkˈteɪt/ (dik-TAYT). In Australian English: /dɪktˈeɪt/ (dikt-AYT).

Is "dictate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪkˈteɪt/ (dik-TAYT), while in British English it's /dɪktˈeɪt/ (dikt-AYT).

How to Pronounce "dictate"

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/dɪkˈteɪt/

dik-TAYT

Syllable Breakdown

dɪkdic·teɪttate

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