How to pronounce dissension
Say it like dih-SEN-shun. Dissension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissension 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. 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 dissension
American and British speakers say dissension in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEN-shun.
What does dissension mean?
- An act of expressing dissent, especially spoken.
- Strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
Where does dissension come from?
Inherited from Middle English dissencioun, from Middle French dissention, discention, from Old French dissension, from Latin dissensio.
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Words that rhyme with dissension
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Questions about saying dissension
How do you pronounce dissension?
Say dih-SEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛnʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissension?
Dissension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dissension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛnʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.