How to Pronounce "dialectical"
word
ˌdaɪəˈɫɛktɪkəɫ
dy-uh-LEK-ti-kuhl
daɪəlˈɛktɪkəl
dy-uh-LEK-ti-kuhl
Definition
Related to the use of logical discussion or reasoning to resolve differences, especially in philosophy; often refers to understanding how ideas or arguments oppose and interact with each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdaɪəˈɫɛktɪkəɫ
British English
daɪəlˈɛktɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-uh-LEK-ti-kuhl
UK
dy-uh-LEK-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
His ideas reflect a dialectical way of thinking.
The philosopher used a dialectical approach to solve the problem.
A dialectical discussion examines both sides of an argument.
In philosophy class, we learned about the dialectical process between thesis and antithesis.