How to pronounce dissatisfy
Say it like dih-SAT-us-fy. Dissatisfy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT).
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- dih
- SAT
- us
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissatisfy 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dissatisfy
- 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-fy.
What does dissatisfy mean?
- To fail to satisfy; to displease.
Where does dissatisfy come from?
From dis- + satisfy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dissatisfy
How do you pronounce dissatisfy?
Say dih-SAT-us-fy. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsætəsˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissatisfy?
Dissatisfy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAT). Broken into parts: dih · SAT · us · fy.
Is dissatisfy 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 /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/ (dis-SAT-is-fy).