How to Pronounce "dictate to"
expression
ˈdɪkˌteɪt/, /dɪkˈteɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
DIK-tayt too, dik-TAYT too, dik-TAYT tuh, dik-TAYT ti
ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /tˈuː
DIK-tayt TOO
Definition
To tell someone what to do in a very controlling or bossy way, often not allowing them to decide for themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪkˌteɪt/, /dɪkˈteɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIK-tayt too, dik-TAYT too, dik-TAYT tuh, dik-TAYT ti
UK
DIK-tayt TOO
Listen in Context
My boss likes to dictate to everyone in the office.
Please don't dictate to me about how to do my job.
Parents shouldn't always dictate to their children.
He tries to dictate to the whole team, but no one listens anymore.