How to pronounce dissenters
Say it like dih-SEN-terz. Dissenters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissenters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dissenters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SEN-tuz.
What does dissenters mean?
- plural of dissenter How to pronounce dissenter
Questions about saying dissenters
How do you pronounce dissenters?
Say dih-SEN-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛntɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissenters?
Dissenters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · terz.
Is dissenters 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 /dɪˈsɛntəz/ (dih-SEN-tuz).