How to pronounce dissertate
Say it like DIS-er-tayt. Dissertate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- er
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissertate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dissertate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIS-uh-tayt.
What does dissertate mean?
- To make a dissertation; to discourse.
- To write one's dissertation.“Mark stayed up until 2 a.m. dissertating last night.”
Where does dissertate come from?
First attested in 1766; borrowed from Latin dissertātus, perfect passive participle of dissertō (“to argue, discuss”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), frequentative of disserō.
Questions about saying dissertate
How do you pronounce dissertate?
Say DIS-er-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsɚteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsəteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissertate?
Dissertate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · er · tayt.
Is dissertate 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 /ˈdɪsəteɪt/ (DIS-uh-tayt).