How to pronounce dissipated
Say it like DIS-uh-pay-tid. Dissipated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- uh
- pay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissipated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dissipated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIS-uh-pay-tid.
What does dissipated mean?
- simple past and past participle of dissipate How to pronounce dissipate“James dissipated his savings with all of his addictions.”
- Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.“He recalled his dissipated youth spent in nightclubs and bars.”
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Questions about saying dissipated
How do you pronounce dissipated?
Say DIS-uh-pay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissipated?
Dissipated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · uh · pay · tid.
Is dissipated 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 /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/ (DIS-uh-pay-tid).