How to Pronounce Dismember

To pronounce "dismember", say DISM-emb-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dismember”

"dismember" has 3 syllables: dism-emb-er. It rhymes with member and remember, if that helps it stick.

What does dismember mean?

verb

To remove the limbs of.
“Death by drawing and quartering usually dismembered the condemned person.”
To cut or otherwise divide something into pieces.
“The American Civil War nearly dismembered the Union.”

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Words that rhyme with dismember

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member remember misremember nonmember

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dismember"?▾

"Dismember" has 3 syllables: dism · emb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dismember"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dismember" is /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/.

What does "dismember" mean?▾

Dismember: To remove the limbs of.

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