How to pronounce dissert
Say it like dih-SURT. Dissert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURT).
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- dih
- SURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissert 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.
- SURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dissert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SURT.
What does dissert mean?
- To discourse or dispute; to discuss.
Where does dissert come from?
From Latin dissertus, past participle of disserere, from dis- + serere (“to join, connect”).
Words that rhyme with dissert
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dissert.
Questions about saying dissert
How do you pronounce dissert?
Say dih-SURT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissert?
Dissert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURT). Broken into parts: dih · SURT.
Is dissert 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 /dɪˈsɜːt/ (dih-SURT).