How to pronounce dismissive
Say it like dih-SMIS-iv. Dismissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS).
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- dih
- SMIS
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dismissive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dismissive
American and British speakers say dismissive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SMIS-iv.
What does dismissive mean?
- Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
Where does dismissive come from?
From dismiss + -ive.
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Words that rhyme with dismissive
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Questions about saying dismissive
How do you pronounce dismissive?
Say dih-SMIS-iv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dismissive?
Dismissive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMIS). Broken into parts: dih · SMIS · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say dismissive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈsmɪsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.