To pronounce "dismays", say DISM-ays — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dismays
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"dismays" has 2 syllables: dism-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dismays" has 2 syllables: dism · ays.
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