How to pronounce dismantle
Say it like dih-SMAN-tul. Dismantle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMAN).
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- dih
- SMAN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismantle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SMANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dismantle
American and British speakers say dismantle in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsmæntəl/ in the US and /dɪˈsmæntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SMAN-tul.
What does dismantle mean?
- To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.
- To disprove a discourse, claim or argument.
- To divest, strip of dress or covering.
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Words that rhyme with dismantle
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Questions about saying dismantle
How do you pronounce dismantle?
Say dih-SMAN-tul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsmæntəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈsmæntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismantle?
Dismantle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMAN). Broken into parts: dih · SMAN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say dismantle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsmæntəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈsmæntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.