How to pronounce dissected
Say it like dy-SEK-tud. Dissected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
- dy
- SEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissected
American and British speakers say dissected in essentially the same way: /daɪˈsɛktəd/ in the US and /daɪˈsɛktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-SEK-tud.
What does dissected mean?
- simple past and past participle of dissect How to pronounce dissect
- Deeply divided; cut into many segments.
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Words that rhyme with dissected
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Questions about saying dissected
How do you pronounce dissected?
Say dy-SEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈsɛktəd/. In British English it is /daɪˈsɛktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissected?
Dissected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: dy · SEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say dissected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈsɛktəd/ and the British form is /daɪˈsɛktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.