How to Pronounce Dialect

To pronounce "dialect", say DIAL-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dialect”

"dialect" has 2 syllables: dial-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does dialect mean?

noun

  1. A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.
  2. Language that is perceived as substandard or wrong.

Synonyms

patoisvernacular

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Words that rhyme with dialect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

accentidiomlanguagelingospeechjargonrhetoricvariant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dialect"?▾

"Dialect" has 2 syllables: dial · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "dialect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dialect" is /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/.

What does "dialect" mean?▾

Dialect: A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

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