How to pronounce dissymmetric
Say it like dis-ih-MET-rik. Dissymmetric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- dis
- ih
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissymmetric 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dissymmetric
American and British speakers say dissymmetric in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-ih-MET-rik.
What does dissymmetric mean?
- asymmetric
Where does dissymmetric come from?
From dis- + symmetric.
Words that rhyme with dissymmetric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dissymmetric.
- geometric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying dissymmetric
How do you pronounce dissymmetric?
Say dis-ih-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissymmetric?
Dissymmetric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: dis · ih · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say dissymmetric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.