How to pronounce dismemberment
Say it like dih-SMEM-ber-munt. Dismemberment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEM).
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- dih
- SMEM
- ber
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismemberment 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.
- SMEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dismemberment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SMEM-buh-munt.
What does dismemberment mean?
- The act of dismembering.
- The state or condition of being dismembered.
- Removal from membership; detachment from an organization, group, etc.
Where does dismemberment come from?
From dismember + -ment.
Questions about saying dismemberment
How do you pronounce dismemberment?
Say dih-SMEM-ber-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsmɛmbɚmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsmɛmbəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismemberment?
Dismemberment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEM). Broken into parts: dih · SMEM · ber · munt.
Is dismemberment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsmɛmbəmənt/ (dih-SMEM-buh-munt).