How to pronounce dissolution
Say it like dis-uh-LOO-shun. Dissolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
- dis
- uh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissolution 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissolution
American and British speakers say dissolution in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-LOO-shun.
What does dissolution mean?
- The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
- Disintegration, or decomposition into fragments.
- Dissolving, or going into solution.
Where does dissolution come from?
From Middle English dissolucioun, from Old French dissolucion, from Latin dissolūtiō (“a dissolving, destroying, breaking up, dissolution”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- abolition
- disestablishment
- dissipation
- disintegration
- dissolving
- profligacy
- licentiousness
- looseness
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with dissolution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dissolution.
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
Questions about saying dissolution
How do you pronounce dissolution?
Say dis-uh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissolution?
Dissolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: dis · uh · LOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dissolution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.