How to pronounce dissector
Say it like dih-SEK-ter. Dissector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- dih
- SEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissector 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.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dissector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SEK-tuh.
What does dissector mean?
- One who dissects; an anatomist.
Where does dissector come from?
From dissect + -or.
Words that rhyme with dissector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dissector.
Questions about saying dissector
How do you pronounce dissector?
Say dih-SEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛktɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissector?
Dissector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: dih · SEK · ter.
Is dissector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈsɛktə/ (dih-SEK-tuh).