How to pronounce dissertation
Say it like dis-er-TAY-shun. Dissertation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- dis
- er
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissertation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissertation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-suh-TAY-shun.
What does dissertation mean?
- A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in the US and a non-doctoral degree in the UK; a thesis.“write a dissertation”
- A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.
Where does dissertation come from?
From Latin dissertātiō, from dissertō.
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Words that rhyme with dissertation
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Questions about saying dissertation
How do you pronounce dissertation?
Say dis-er-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissertation?
Dissertation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dis · er · TAY · shun.
Is dissertation 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 /dɪsəˈteɪʃən/ (dih-suh-TAY-shun).