How Many Syllables In Dictator?
3syllables
Dictator has 3 syllables, dic-ta-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
dictator
/dɪkˈteɪ.tə/ UK /ˈdɪk.teɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪk.teɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
dic-ta-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dictator
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Dictator Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dictator?
Dictator has 3 syllables, dic-ta-tor. In British English it is transcribed /dɪkˈteɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dictator?
The second syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dictator?
Dictator has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dictator into syllables?
By sound, dɪk.teɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dic-ta-tor.