To pronounce "dismally", say DISM-ally — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪz.mə.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dismally
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/ˈdɪz.mə.li/
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"dismally" has 2 syllables: dism-ally. It rhymes with abysmally, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dismally" has 2 syllables: dism · ally.
The IPA transcription of "dismally" is /ˈdɪz.mə.li/.
Dismally: In a dismal manner.
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