How to pronounce dispersion
Say it like dih-SPUR-zhun. Dispersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR).
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- dih
- SPUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPUR-zhun.
What does dispersion mean?
- The state of being dispersed.
- A process of dispersing.
- The degree of scatter of data.
Where does dispersion come from?
From disperse + -ion, from Middle English dispersioun, from Old French dispersion, from Latin dispersiō.
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Words that rhyme with dispersion
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Questions about saying dispersion
How do you pronounce dispersion?
Say dih-SPUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersion?
Dispersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR). Broken into parts: dih · SPUR · zhun.
Is dispersion 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 /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ (dih-SPUR-zhun).