HOW TO PRONOUNCE
dialogue
/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/
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Stress “di,” using the vowel in “my.”
Use three syllables, with a light middle vowel and a secondary final beat. Finish with a hard g; the written ue does not add another syllable.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The scene is built around a short dialogue.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does dialogue mean?
noun
- A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
- In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.
- A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.
More meanings (5)
noun
- The relationship between two texts or artworks interpreted as responding to each other (regardless of whether this is actually possible).
- Nonstandard form of dialog (“dialog box”).
verb
- (informal) To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.
- To put into dialogue form.
- (obsolete) To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
“It’s a case of too many cooks, I guess,” said Marilla, who had listened to this dialogue with a rather guilty expression.
But the dialogue which is reported to have passed between him and Jupiter surpasses all the fabulous legends that were ever invented.
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There can never be deep peace between two spirits, never mutual respect until, in their dialogue, each stands for the whole world.
While this dialogue was proceeding, Cedric was endeavouring to wring out of those who guarded him an avowal of their character and purpose.
This dialogue had been held in so very low a whisper, that not a word of it had reached the young lady’s ears.