How to pronounce dystopian
Say it like dih-STOH-pee-un. Dystopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- dih
- STOH
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dystopian 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.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dystopian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-STOH-pee-un.
What does dystopian mean?
- Of or pertaining to a dystopia.
- Dire; characterized by human suffering or misery.
Where does dystopian come from?
From dystopia + -an.
Words that rhyme with dystopian
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Questions about saying dystopian
How do you pronounce dystopian?
Say dih-STOH-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstoʊpiən/. In British English it is /dɪˈstəʊpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dystopian?
Dystopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: dih · STOH · pee · un.
Is dystopian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈstəʊpiən/ (dih-STOH-pee-un).