How to pronounce dissensus
Say it like dih-SEN-sus. Dissensus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissensus 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissensus
American and British speakers say dissensus in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛnsəs/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛnsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEN-sus.
What does dissensus mean?
- Disagreement, especially when widespread.
Where does dissensus come from?
From Latin dissēnsus (“disagreement, quarrel; dissension, conflict”); or a blend of dissent + consensus.
Words that rhyme with dissensus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dissensus.
Questions about saying dissensus
How do you pronounce dissensus?
Say dih-SEN-sus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛnsəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛnsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissensus?
Dissensus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say dissensus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛnsəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛnsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.