dictum

How many syllables in dictum?

  2 syllables

Divide dictum into syllables:   dic-tum
Stressed syllable in dictum:   dic-tum
How to pronounce dictum:   dik-tum
How to say dictum:

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Synonyms for dictum


2 syllables
  • command
  • maxim
  • saying
  • truism
  • dictate
  • motto
  • statement
3 syllables
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2 syllables
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