How to pronounce dispersants
Say it like dis-PUR-sunts. Dispersants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- dis
- PUR
- sunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersants 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.
- suntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-PUR-sunts.
What does dispersants mean?
- plural of dispersant How to pronounce dispersant
Questions about saying dispersants
How do you pronounce dispersants?
Say dis-PUR-sunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈspɝsənts/. In British English it is /ˌdɪˈspɜːsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersants?
Dispersants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: dis · PUR · sunts.
Is dispersants 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 /ˌdɪˈspɜːsənts/ (dis-PUR-sunts).