How many syllables in dictated?

Syllables in dictated

3

dic·tat·ed

Dictated has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say dictated

Said as /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/3 syllables, dic-TAT-ed · da-DUM-da
Said as /ˈdɪkˌteɪtɪd/3 syllables, DIC-tat-ed · DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say dictated slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dic, tat, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with dictated

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Questions

How many syllables are in dictated?
Dictated has three syllables.
How do you divide dictated into syllables?
Dictated divides as dic-tat-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in dictated?
The second syllable (dic-TAT-ed).

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