How to Pronounce Dictating

To pronounce "dictating", say DICT-at-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DICT-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dictating”

"dictating" has 3 syllables: dict-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does dictating mean?

verb

  1. To order, command, control.
  2. To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

    “She is dictating a letter to a stenographer.”

Words that rhyme with dictating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

orderprescribeimposinginterveningissuingrenderingdictationdictaphone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dictating"?▾

"Dictating" has 3 syllables: dict · at · ing.

What does "dictating" mean?▾

Dictating: To order, command, control.

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