How to pronounce dissimilar
Say it like dih-SIM-uh-ler. Dissimilar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- dih
- SIM
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissimilar 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.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dissimilar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SIM-ih-luh.
What does dissimilar mean?
- Not similar; unalike; different.
- That which is dissimilar to, or does not resemble, something else.
Where does dissimilar come from?
From dis- + similar.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying dissimilar
How do you pronounce dissimilar?
Say dih-SIM-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪməlɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪmɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissimilar?
Dissimilar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: dih · SIM · uh · ler.
Is dissimilar 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 /dɪˈsɪmɪlə/ (dih-SIM-ih-luh).