How to Pronounce Dialogue

To pronounce "dialogue", say DIAL-og-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dialogue”

"dialogue" has 3 syllables: dial-og-ue. It rhymes with agog and bog, if that helps it stick.

What does dialogue mean?

noun

  1. A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

    “Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.”

  2. (authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

    “The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.”

verb

  1. To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

    “Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.”

  2. To put into dialogue form.

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Words that rhyme with dialogue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agogbogfoganalogcatalogueslogdogmonologueepilogueflogjogsmog

Related words

dialogduologuetrialoguediscussionconversationdiscoursetalkdiscuss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dialogue"?▾

"Dialogue" has 3 syllables: dial · og · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "dialogue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dialogue" is /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/.

What does "dialogue" mean?▾

Dialogue: A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

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