How to pronounce disassociation
Say it like dis-uh-soh-see-AY-shun. Disassociation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- dis
- uh
- soh
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disassociation 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.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disassociation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dis-uh-soh-see-AY-shun.
What does disassociation mean?
- dissociation.
Where does disassociation come from?
From dis- + association.
Words that rhyme with disassociation
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Questions about saying disassociation
How do you pronounce disassociation?
Say dis-uh-soh-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disassociation?
Disassociation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: dis · uh · soh · see · AY · shun.
Is disassociation 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 /ˌdɪsəˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ (dis-uh-soh-see-AY-shun).