How to pronounce dissolved
Say it like dih-ZOLVD. Dissolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVD).
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- dih
- ZOLVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissolved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOLVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dissolved
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-ZOLVD.
What does dissolved mean?
- (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form“add the dissolved gelatin”
Words that rhyme with dissolved
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Questions about saying dissolved
How do you pronounce dissolved?
Say dih-ZOLVD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɑlvd/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɒlvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissolved?
Dissolved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOLVD). Broken into parts: dih · ZOLVD.
Is dissolved pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈzɒlvd/ (dih-ZOLVD).