How to pronounce disassociate
Say it like dis-uh-SOH-shee-ayt. Disassociate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- dis
- uh
- SOH
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disassociate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disassociate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-suh-SOH-shee-ayt.
What does disassociate mean?
- To separate (oneself); to dissolve one's association with a person, group, or situation.“After the scandal, the political party disassociated itself from the questionable candidate.”
- To separate into smaller discrete units, as with analysis.“The problem is easier to understand if you disassociate the variables.”
- To separate; to disunite; to disintegrate; to dissolve.“The fibers of this nonwoven textile disassociated when I tried to wash it.”
Where does disassociate come from?
From dis- + associate.
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Words that rhyme with disassociate
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Questions about saying disassociate
How do you pronounce disassociate?
Say dis-uh-SOH-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈsoʊʃieɪt/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈsəʊʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disassociate?
Disassociate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: dis · uh · SOH · shee · ayt.
Is disassociate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪsəˈsəʊʃieɪt/ (dih-suh-SOH-shee-ayt).