How to pronounce dissenter
Say it like dih-SEN-ter. Dissenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissenter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dissenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SEN-tuh.
What does dissenter mean?
- Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.
Where does dissenter come from?
From dissent + -er.
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Words that rhyme with dissenter
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Questions about saying dissenter
How do you pronounce dissenter?
Say dih-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissenter?
Dissenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · ter.
Is dissenter 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 /dɪˈsɛntə/ (dih-SEN-tuh).