How to pronounce dispatcher
Say it like dih-SPACH-er. Dispatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPACH).
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- dih
- SPACH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispatcher 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.
- SPACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dispatcher
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIS-pach-uh.
Other ways to say dispatcher
Dispatcher also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DIS-pach-er /ˈdɪˌspætʃɚ/
What does dispatcher mean?
- Agent noun of dispatch; one who dispatches. How to pronounce dispatch
- In a transportation organization, a person who controls the movements of vehicles.
- A piece of software responsible for assigning priorities and resources to tasks waiting to be scheduled.
Where does dispatcher come from?
From dispatch + -er.
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Words that rhyme with dispatcher
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Questions about saying dispatcher
How do you pronounce dispatcher?
Say dih-SPACH-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspætʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪspætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispatcher?
Dispatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPACH). Broken into parts: dih · SPACH · er.
Is dispatcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdɪspætʃə/ (DIS-pach-uh).