How to pronounce dismission
Say it like dis-MISH-un. Dismission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- dis
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismission 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.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dismission
American and British speakers say dismission in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪsˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-MISH-un.
What does dismission mean?
- The act of dismissing or sending away (someone).
- Removal from office; termination of employment or services, or position in ones affections.
- The setting aside (of something) from consideration.
Where does dismission come from?
From dismiss + -ion.
Words that rhyme with dismission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dismission.
Questions about saying dismission
How do you pronounce dismission?
Say dis-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismission?
Dismission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: dis · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dismission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪsˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.