How to pronounce dissatisfied
Say it like dih-SAT-us-fyde. Dissatisfied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT).
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- dih
- SAT
- us
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissatisfied 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.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dissatisfied
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SAT-us-fyde.
What does dissatisfied mean?
- Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.
- Not satisfied (e.g. with the quality of something).“We offer refunds to dissatisfied customers.”
- simple past and past participle of dissatisfy How to pronounce dissatisfy
Where does dissatisfied come from?
From dis- + satisfied.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dissatisfied
How do you pronounce dissatisfied?
Say dih-SAT-us-fyde. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsætəsˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsætəsˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissatisfied?
Dissatisfied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT). Broken into parts: dih · SAT · us · fyde.
Is dissatisfied 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 /dɪˈsætəsˌfaɪd/ (dih-SAT-us-fyde).