How to pronounce dispersed
Say it like dih-SPURST. Dispersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPURST).
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- dih
- SPURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersed 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.
- SPURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPURST.
What does dispersed mean?
- distributed or spread over a considerable extent“has ties with many widely dispersed friends”“eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe”
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Words that rhyme with dispersed
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Questions about saying dispersed
How do you pronounce dispersed?
Say dih-SPURST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝst/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersed?
Dispersed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPURST). Broken into parts: dih · SPURST.
Is dispersed 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 /dɪˈspɜːst/ (dih-SPURST).