How to pronounce dissect
Say it like dih-SEKT. Dissect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT).
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- dih
- SEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissect 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.
- SEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dissect
American and British speakers say dissect in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛkt/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEKT.
What does dissect mean?
- To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
- To study a plant's or other organism's anatomy similarly.
- To analyze an idea in detail by delineating between its parts.
Where does dissect come from?
Borrowed from Latin dissectus past participle of dissecare (“to cut asunder, cut up”), from dis- (“asunder”) + secare (“to cut”); see section.
Words that rhyme with dissect
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Questions about saying dissect
How do you pronounce dissect?
Say dih-SEKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissect?
Dissect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT). Broken into parts: dih · SEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say dissect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛkt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.