How to pronounce dissipation
Say it like dis-ih-PAY-shun. Dissipation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- dis
- ih
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissipation 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAYSay 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 dissipation
American and British speakers say dissipation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-ih-PAY-shun.
What does dissipation mean?
- The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
- A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in immoral indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.
- A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.
Where does dissipation come from?
From Middle English dissipacion, dissipacioun, from Late Latin dissipātiō.
Words that rhyme with dissipation
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Questions about saying dissipation
How do you pronounce dissipation?
Say dis-ih-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissipation?
Dissipation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: dis · ih · PAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dissipation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.