How to pronounce dissatisfaction
Say it like dis-at-is-FAK-shun. Dissatisfaction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAK).
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- dis
- at
- is
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissatisfaction 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.
- atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissatisfaction
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-sat-is-FAK-shun.
What does dissatisfaction mean?
- Unhappiness or discontent.“Job dissatisfaction results in high turnover.”
- The cause of such feelings.
Where does dissatisfaction come from?
From dis- + satisfaction.
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Words that rhyme with dissatisfaction
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Questions about saying dissatisfaction
How do you pronounce dissatisfaction?
Say dis-at-is-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsætɪsˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissatisfaction?
Dissatisfaction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAK). Broken into parts: dis · at · is · FAK · shun.
Is dissatisfaction pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ (dis-sat-is-FAK-shun).