How to Pronounce "dictating"
word
ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪŋ
DIK-tay-ting
dɪktˈeɪtɪŋ
dik-TAY-ting
Definition
Speaking words for someone else to write down, or giving orders and controlling how things are done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪŋ
British English
dɪktˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIK-tay-ting
UK
dik-TAY-ting
Listen in Context
The teacher is dictating a letter for the students to write.
He is dictating his notes to the secretary.
She doesn't like her boss dictating what she should do.
Stop dictating every little detail—I can make decisions myself.