How to pronounce dismissed
Say it like dis-MIST. Dismissed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIST).
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- dis
- MIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismissed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dismissed
American and British speakers say dismissed in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈmɪst/ in the US and /dɪsˈmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-MIST.
What does dismissed mean?
- having lost your job
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dismissed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dismissed.
Questions about saying dismissed
How do you pronounce dismissed?
Say dis-MIST. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈmɪst/. In British English it is /dɪsˈmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismissed?
Dismissed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIST). Broken into parts: dis · MIST.
Do Americans and Brits say dismissed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈmɪst/ and the British form is /dɪsˈmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.