If you are a non-native English speaker, learning how to correctly pronounce the word "dichotomy" is an important step to mastering the English language. Pronouncing this word correctly is not difficult if you break it down into its individual syllables.

The word "dichotomy" is a combination of two Greek words: "di," meaning two, and "chotomos," meaning divisions. As such, the word is composed of three syllables: di-cho-tomy. The first syllable, "di," is pronounced like the English word "die." The second syllable, "cho," is pronounced like the English word "show." The final syllable, "tomy," is pronounced like the English word "toe-mee."

When the three syllables are combined, the word "dichotomy" is pronounced "die-show-toe-mee." The stress is placed on the first syllable, "di," which is pronounced with a slightly longer duration than the other two syllables.

By following these simple steps, you can easily learn how to pronounce the word "dichotomy." With practice and repetition, you will be able to correctly pronounce this word and other difficult words in English with ease.