dictate

/dɪkˈteɪt/

Syllables dic·tate

Stress dic-TATE

Phonics Breakdown

dic

/dɪk/

short i

tate

/teɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Sound Reference

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dic=/dɪk/ (dictionary) + tate=/teɪt/ (late)

Example

The manager will dictate the letter to his assistant.