How to pronounce dissent
Say it like dih-SENT. Dissent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT).
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- dih
- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissent 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.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dissent
American and British speakers say dissent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛnt/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SENT.
What does dissent mean?
- (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority“he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion”
- a difference of opinion
- the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
- withhold assent“Several Republicans dissented”
- express opposition through action or words“dissent to the laws of the country”
- be of different opinions“I beg to differ!”“She disagrees with her husband on many questions”
Where does dissent come from?
From Middle English dissenten, from Latin dissentiō, dissentīre (“to differ in sentiments, disagree, be at odds, contradict, quarrel”), from dis- + sentiō, sentīre (see sense).
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Questions about saying dissent
How do you pronounce dissent?
Say dih-SENT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛnt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissent?
Dissent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT). Broken into parts: dih · SENT.
Do Americans and Brits say dissent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛnt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dissent?
Dissent sounds the same as descent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.