How to pronounce dissection
Say it like DY-sek-shun. Dissection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- sek
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissection
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: dy-SEK-shun.
Other ways to say dissection
Dissection also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dy-SEK-shun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/
What does dissection mean?
- The act of dissecting.
- Something dissected.
- A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
Where does dissection come from?
Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection.
Questions about saying dissection
How do you pronounce dissection?
Say DY-sek-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪsɛkʃən/. In British English it is /daɪˈsɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissection?
Dissection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · sek · shun.
Is dissection pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ (dy-SEK-shun).