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How to pronounce dictator in American English

“dictator” pronunciation by American speakers

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“dictator” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. dictator for several decades.

    The Obama White House

  2. has unseated a dictator uh because he is a dictator of sorts in Russia and he's

    Voice of America

  3. a dictator that's making illegitimate, territorial claims.

    State Department

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