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dictator
Definition:
(nou) a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine (nou) a ruler who is unconstrained by law (nou) a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪkˈteɪtə
Examples:
The benevolent dictator is one of the most solid methods of governance around.
He will become the dictator of the country.
Blanch became the first dictator of the country.
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Common mistakes of dictator pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dic-ˈta-tor". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "dic-ˈta-tor" (US: /dɪkˈteɪ.tər/, UK: /dɪkˈteɪ.tə/). Tip: Remember to emphasize "ta" more than the other syllables.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce "dictator" with a short "a" sound, saying "dic-ˈcat-or". The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" as in "day": "dic-ˈta-tor". Tip: Think of the sound in "stay" when pronouncing "ta".
- Final syllable mispronunciation: People often pronounce the last syllable as "tor" instead of "tər" (US) or "tə" (UK). The correct pronunciation is "tər" (US: /dɪkˈteɪ.tər/, UK: /dɪkˈteɪ.tə/). Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some speakers may stress the "d" or "t" too heavily, leading to a harsh sound, like "DIC-tator". The proper way is smoother with a balanced approach: "dic-ˈta-tor". Tip: Focus on a fluid pronunciation rather than stressing every consonant.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "dictator" as a three-syllable word, saying "dic-ta-tor". It actually has only three syllables: "dic-ˈta-tor". Tip: Break it down into its two main parts to avoid confusion.