How to pronounce dismally
Say it like DIZ-muh-lee. Dismally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIZ).
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- DIZ
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dismally
American and British speakers say dismally in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪzməli/ in the US and /ˈdɪzməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIZ-muh-lee.
What does dismally mean?
- In a dismal manner.
Where does dismally come from?
From dismal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with dismally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dismally.
Questions about saying dismally
How do you pronounce dismally?
Say DIZ-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪzməli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪzməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismally?
Dismally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIZ). Broken into parts: DIZ · muh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dismally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪzməli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪzməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.