How many syllables in dictate?
Syllables in dictate
2
dic·tate
Dictate has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say dictate
| Said as /dɪkˈteɪt/ | 2 syllables, dic-TATE · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ | 2 syllables, DIC-tate · DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say dictate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dic, tate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with dictate
Questions
- How many syllables are in dictate?
- Dictate has two syllables.
- How do you divide dictate into syllables?
- Dictate divides as dic-tate.
- Which syllable is stressed in dictate?
- The second syllable (dic-TATE).