How to pronounce dissymmetry
Say it like dih-SIM-uh-tree. Dissymmetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- dih
- SIM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissymmetry 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.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dissymmetry
American and British speakers say dissymmetry in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪmətri/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪmətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SIM-uh-tree.
What does dissymmetry mean?
- asymmetry
Where does dissymmetry come from?
From dis- + symmetry.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dissymmetry
How do you pronounce dissymmetry?
Say dih-SIM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪmətri/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissymmetry?
Dissymmetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: dih · SIM · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say dissymmetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪmətri/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪmətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.