How to pronounce dissipative
Say it like DIS-uh-pay-tiv. Dissipative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- uh
- pay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissipative 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dissipative
- 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-tiv.
What does dissipative mean?
- That dissipates, or causes dissipation
Questions about saying dissipative
How do you pronounce dissipative?
Say DIS-uh-pay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissipative?
Dissipative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · uh · pay · tiv.
Is dissipative 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 /ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪv/ (DIS-uh-pay-tiv).