How to Pronounce Dismissal

To pronounce "dismissal", say DISM-iss-al — 3 syllables, IPA /[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dismissal”

"dismissal" has 3 syllables: dism-iss-al. It rhymes with bristle and gristle, if that helps it stick.

What does dismissal mean?

noun

  1. The act of sending someone away.
  2. Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.

Words that rhyme with dismissal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bristlegristlewhistlefissilemissalmisselmissileistle

Related words

releaseliberationdischargesacksackingfiringdismissousting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dismissal"?▾

"Dismissal" has 3 syllables: dism · iss · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "dismissal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dismissal" is /[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]/.

What does "dismissal" mean?▾

Dismissal: The act of sending someone away.

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