How to pronounce dispassion
Say it like dis-PASH-un. Dispassion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH).
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- dis
- PASH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispassion 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.
- PASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispassion
American and British speakers say dispassion in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈpæʃən/ in the US and /dɪsˈpæʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-PASH-un.
What does dispassion mean?
- Freedom from passion; the absence of passion; an undisturbed state; ataraxy.
Where does dispassion come from?
From dis- + passion.
Words that rhyme with dispassion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispassion.
Questions about saying dispassion
How do you pronounce dispassion?
Say dis-PASH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈpæʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsˈpæʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispassion?
Dispassion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PASH). Broken into parts: dis · PASH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dispassion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈpæʃən/ and the British form is /dɪsˈpæʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.