How to Pronounce Dictators

To pronounce "dictators", say DICT-at-ors — 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-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “dictators”

"dictators" has 3 syllables: dict-at-ors. It rhymes with craters and agitators, if that helps it stick.

What does dictators mean?

noun

  1. A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

    “Dictators are always punished eventually.”

  2. A magistrate without colleague in republican Ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war.

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Words that rhyme with dictators

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cratersagitatorscollaboratorsperpetratorsactuatorsfacilitatorshatersoperatorssimulatorscuratorsmanipulatorsmoderators

Related words

authoritarianpotentatedictatorshipsrulerstyrantswarlordsdictatorshipautocrats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dictators"?▾

"Dictators" has 3 syllables: dict · at · ors.

What does "dictators" mean?▾

Dictators: A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.

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