How to pronounce dispensed
Say it like dih-SPENST. Dispensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENST).
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- dih
- SPENST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispensed 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.
- SPENSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dispensed
American and British speakers say dispensed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛnst/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPENST.
What does dispensed mean?
- simple past and past participle of dispense How to pronounce dispense
Words that rhyme with dispensed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispensed.
Questions about saying dispensed
How do you pronounce dispensed?
Say dih-SPENST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛnst/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispensed?
Dispensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPENST). Broken into parts: dih · SPENST.
Do Americans and Brits say dispensed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛnst/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.