How to Pronounce "dial"
word
/ˈdaɪəɫ/
DY-uhl
/dˈaɪəl/
DY-uhl
Definition
As a verb, "dial" means to enter a phone number in order to call someone. As a noun, it can mean the round face of a clock or instrument, or a control you turn to adjust something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdaɪəɫ/
British English
/dˈaɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-uhl
UK
DY-uhl
Listen in Context
Please dial my number after lunch.
She turned the dial on the radio.
The clock dial is black and white.
I tried to dial in, but the meeting link wasn't working.