How to pronounce dispersal
Say it like dih-SPUR-sul. Dispersal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR).
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- dih
- SPUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersal 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.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPUR-sul.
What does dispersal mean?
- The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.
- A dispersal prison.
Where does dispersal come from?
From disperse + -al.
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Words that rhyme with dispersal
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Questions about saying dispersal
How do you pronounce dispersal?
Say dih-SPUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝsəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersal?
Dispersal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR). Broken into parts: dih · SPUR · sul.
Is dispersal 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 /dɪˈspɜːsəl/ (dih-SPUR-sul).