How to pronounce dispensary
Say it like dih-SPEN-suh-ree. Dispensary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- dih
- SPEN
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispensary 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.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dispensary
American and British speakers say dispensary in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛnsəri/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛnsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPEN-suh-ree.
Other ways to say dispensary
Dispensary also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DIS-pen-ser-ee /ˈdɪspɛnˌsɛri/
What does dispensary mean?
- An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.
- A retail establishment that sells marijuana and related supplies to customers with a prescription to use it for medical purposes.
- Synonym of pharmacy, particularly one included in a hospital that does not act as a point of sale.
Words that rhyme with dispensary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispensary.
Questions about saying dispensary
How do you pronounce dispensary?
Say dih-SPEN-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛnsəri/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛnsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispensary?
Dispensary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: dih · SPEN · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say dispensary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛnsəri/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛnsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.