How to pronounce dissuasion
Say it like dih-SWAY-zhun. Dissuasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY).
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- dih
- SWAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissuasion 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.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissuasion
American and British speakers say dissuasion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ in the US and /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SWAY-zhun.
What does dissuasion mean?
- the act or an instance of dissuading
Where does dissuasion come from?
From Middle English dissuasioun, from Middle French dissuasion.
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Words that rhyme with dissuasion
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Questions about saying dissuasion
How do you pronounce dissuasion?
Say dih-SWAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsweɪʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈsweɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissuasion?
Dissuasion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAY). Broken into parts: dih · SWAY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say dissuasion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ and the British form is /dɪˈsweɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.