How to Pronounce "dictate"
word
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/, /dɪkˈteɪt/
DIK-tayt
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/
DIK-tayt
Definition
To say words for someone else to write down, or to command or control what someone must do.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/, /dɪkˈteɪt/
British English
/ˈdɪkˌteɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIK-tayt
UK
DIK-tayt
Listen in Context
Please dictate your name to me slowly.
The teacher dictated a letter to the students.
Parents should not dictate every choice for their children.
He tried to dictate how the meeting should go, but everyone ignored him.