How to pronounce dismissals
Say it like dih-SMIS-ulz. Dismissals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS).
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- dih
- SMIS
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismissals 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.
- SMISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dismissals
American and British speakers say dismissals in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/ in the US and /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SMIS-ulz.
What does dismissals mean?
- plural of dismissal How to pronounce dismissal
Questions about saying dismissals
How do you pronounce dismissals?
Say dih-SMIS-ulz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismissals?
Dismissals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS). Broken into parts: dih · SMIS · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dismissals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈsmɪsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.