How to pronounce dispersive
Say it like dih-SPUR-siv. Dispersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR).
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- dih
- SPUR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPUR-siv.
What does dispersive mean?
- That becomes dispersed
- That causes dispersion
Where does dispersive come from?
From disperse + -ive.
Words that rhyme with dispersive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispersive.
Questions about saying dispersive
How do you pronounce dispersive?
Say dih-SPUR-siv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝsɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersive?
Dispersive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR). Broken into parts: dih · SPUR · siv.
Is dispersive 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 /dɪˈspɜːsɪv/ (dih-SPUR-siv).