How to pronounce diss
Say it like DIS. Diss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diss
American and British speakers say diss in essentially the same way: /dɪs/ in the US and /dɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS.
What does diss mean?
- To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behavior.
- An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
- Dissertation.
Where does diss come from?
Originated in Jamaican English or African American Vernacular English, probably originally a clipping of disrespect or disparage, both from the prefix dis-, ultimately from Latin dis-.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- insult
- affront
Words that rhyme with diss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diss.
Questions about saying diss
How do you pronounce diss?
Say DIS. The American pronunciation is /dɪs/. In British English it is /dɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diss?
Diss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DIS.
Do Americans and Brits say diss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪs/ and the British form is /dɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.