How to Pronounce Dictatorial

To pronounce "dictatorial", say DICT-at-or-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /[dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/[dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dictatorial”

"dictatorial" has 4 syllables: dict-at-or-ial. It rhymes with arboreal and pictorial, if that helps it stick.

What does dictatorial mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a dictator
  2. In the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others

Words that rhyme with dictatorial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arborealpictorialsartorialmemorialraptorialconspiratorialeditorialterritorialimmemorialcuratorialtutorialextraterritorial

Related words

despoticautocratictyrannicalauthoritariandomineeringoverbearingundemocraticunpermissive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dictatorial"?▾

"Dictatorial" has 4 syllables: dict · at · or · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "dictatorial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dictatorial" is /[dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ]/.

What does "dictatorial" mean?▾

Dictatorial: Of or pertaining to a dictator

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