How to pronounce dispersant
Say it like dis-PUR-sunt. Dispersant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- dis
- PUR
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-PUR-sunt.
What does dispersant mean?
- Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.
Where does dispersant come from?
From disperse + -ant.
Words that rhyme with dispersant
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Questions about saying dispersant
How do you pronounce dispersant?
Say dis-PUR-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈspɝsənt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪˈspɜːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersant?
Dispersant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: dis · PUR · sunt.
Is dispersant 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 /ˌdɪˈspɜːsənt/ (dis-PUR-sunt).