dictionary
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ri/, SAMPA: /"dIkS@n(@)ri/
- (US) enPR: dĭk'shə-nĕr"ē, IPA (key): /ˈdɪkʃənˌɛri/, SAMPA: /"dIkS@n%Eri/
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Noun
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