How many syllables in dictator?

Syllables in dictator

3

dic·ta·tor

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

How to say dictator

Said as /dɪkˈteɪtɚ/3 syllables, dic-TA-tor · da-DUM-da
Said as /ˈdɪkteɪtɚ/3 syllables, DIC-ta-tor · DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say dictator slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dic, ta, tor. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in dictator?
Dictator has three syllables.
How do you divide dictator into syllables?
Dictator divides as dic-ta-tor.
Which syllable is stressed in dictator?
The second syllable (dic-TA-tor).

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