How to pronounce dispenser
Say it like dih-SPEN-ser. Dispenser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- dih
- SPEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispenser 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dispenser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPEN-suh.
What does dispenser mean?
- Something or someone that dispenses things.
- An object used to dispense other items.“a toilet-paper dispenser”
- A person who makes up prescriptions, such as an optician or pharmacist.
Where does dispenser come from?
From Anglo-Norman dispensour, from Old French despenseor, from Latin dispensator.
Words that rhyme with dispenser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispenser.
Questions about saying dispenser
How do you pronounce dispenser?
Say dih-SPEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispenser?
Dispenser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: dih · SPEN · ser.
Is dispenser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈspɛnsə/ (dih-SPEN-suh).