How many syllables in dictates?
Syllables in dictates
2
dic·tates
Dictates has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say dictates
| Said as /dɪkˈteɪts/ | 2 syllables, dic-TATES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈdɪkˌteɪts/ | 2 syllables, DIC-tates · DUM-da |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say dictates slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dic, tates. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with dictates
- rates
- dates
- updates
- estimates
- creates
- indicates
- plates
- hates
- associates
- operates
- graduates
- mates
- debates
- teammates
- traits
- advocates
Questions
- How many syllables are in dictates?
- Dictates has two syllables.
- How do you divide dictates into syllables?
- Dictates divides as dic-tates.
- Which syllable is stressed in dictates?
- The second syllable (dic-TATES).