How to pronounce dis
Say it like DIS. Dis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dis
American and British speakers say dis in essentially the same way: /dɪs/ in the US and /dɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS.
What does dis mean?
- Alternative spelling of diss.
- Alternative form of diss.
- Any of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
Where does dis come from?
Abbreviation of disrespect.
Words that rhyme with dis
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Words that sound like dis
Questions about saying dis
How do you pronounce dis?
Say DIS. The American pronunciation is /dɪs/. In British English it is /dɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dis?
Dis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DIS.
Do Americans and Brits say dis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪs/ and the British form is /dɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dis?
Dis sounds the same as diss in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.