How to pronounce dissimilarity
Say it like dis-im-uh-LAR-uh-tee. Dissimilarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAR).
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- dis
- im
- uh
- LAR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissimilarity 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.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dissimilarity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-sim-ih-LAR-ih-tee.
What does dissimilarity mean?
- A lack of similarity or a lack of likeness in appearance to something else.
Where does dissimilarity come from?
From dis- + similarity or dissimilar + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with dissimilarity
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Questions about saying dissimilarity
How do you pronounce dissimilarity?
Say dis-im-uh-LAR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˌsɪməˈlærəti/. In British English it is /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissimilarity?
Dissimilarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAR). Broken into parts: dis · im · uh · LAR · uh · tee.
Is dissimilarity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlærɪti/ (dih-sim-ih-LAR-ih-tee).