Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dict

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
dict
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A saying; a statement.

Archaic

noun

Clipping of dictionary.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English dicte, from Latin dictum. Doublet of dictum.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

dicts (plural) dict. (alternative)

Questions

What does dict mean?
A dictionary network protocol.
Where does dict come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce dict

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dict”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dict”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “dict” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.