How to Pronounce Dismissed

To pronounce "dismissed", say DISM-iss-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈmɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪsˈmɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dismissed”

"dismissed" has 3 syllables: dism-iss-ed. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does dismissed mean?

verb

  1. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

    “The company dismissed me after less than a year.”

  2. To order to leave.

    “The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.”

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Words that rhyme with dismissed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistconsist

Related words

dischargedfiredlaid-offpink-slippedunemployedabandonedacceptedallocated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dismissed"?▾

"Dismissed" has 3 syllables: dism · iss · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dismissed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dismissed" is /dɪsˈmɪst/.

What does "dismissed" mean?▾

Dismissed: To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

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