How to pronounce dissolute
Say it like DIS-uh-lyoot. Dissolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- uh
- lyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissolute 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.
- lyootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dissolute
American and British speakers say dissolute in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪsəljut/ in the US and /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-uh-lyoot.
What does dissolute mean?
- Unrestrained by morality.
- Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.
- An immoral person devoted to sensual pleasures.
Where does dissolute come from?
From Middle English dissolute, from Latin dissolutus.
Questions about saying dissolute
How do you pronounce dissolute?
Say DIS-uh-lyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəljut/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsəljuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissolute?
Dissolute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · uh · lyoot.
Do Americans and Brits say dissolute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪsəljut/ and the British form is /ˈdɪsəljuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.