How to Pronounce Dialects

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dialects”

"dialects" has 2 syllables: dial-ects. It rhymes with effects and aspects, if that helps it stick.

What does dialects 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

Words that rhyme with dialects

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

effectsaspectsobjectssubjectsconnectsaftereffectsprojectsdefectsdirectsneglectsinterjectsrespects

Related words

accentidiomlanguagesargotvernacularpatoislingocant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dialects"?▾

"Dialects" has 2 syllables: dial · ects.

What is the IPA transcription of "dialects"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dialects" is /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkts/.

What does "dialects" mean?▾

Dialects: 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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