How to pronounce dissolver
Say it like dih-ZOL-ver. Dissolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL).
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- dih
- ZOL
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissolver 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.
- ZOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dissolver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-ZOL-vuh.
What does dissolver mean?
- One who, or that which, dissolves or dissipates.
Where does dissolver come from?
From dissolve + -er.
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Questions about saying dissolver
How do you pronounce dissolver?
Say dih-ZOL-ver. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɑlvɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɒlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissolver?
Dissolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL). Broken into parts: dih · ZOL · ver.
Is dissolver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈzɒlvə/ (dih-ZOL-vuh).