How to Pronounce Dalek

To pronounce "dalek", say DAL-ek — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DAL-ek

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💡 Tip for remembering “dalek”

"dalek" has 2 syllables: dal-ek. It rhymes with metallic and gallic, if that helps it stick.

What does dalek mean?

noun

  1. A member of a species of extraterrestrial cyborg mutants who appear in the television programme Doctor Who and are known for travelling in metallic shells, having monotone, mechanically distorted voices, repeating a limited number of phrases, and being bent on exterminating other beings mercilessly.
  2. One who is dogmatic, unfeeling and determined.

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Words that rhyme with dalek

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

metallicgallicanencephalicaleckphallicmaliktalukbalakthallicphthalicgrallichalik

Related words

dalesmandalesidedroiddwarferdiallerdedaldaemondemon

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How many syllables are in "dalek"?▾

"Dalek" has 2 syllables: dal · ek.

What does "dalek" mean?▾

Dalek: A member of a species of extraterrestrial cyborg mutants who appear in the television programme Doctor Who and are known for travelling in metallic shells, having monotone, mechanically distorted voices, repeating a limited number of phrases, and being bent on exterminating other beings mercilessly.

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