How to Pronounce Dismisses

To pronounce "dismisses", say DISM-iss-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DISM-iss-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “dismisses”

"dismisses" has 3 syllables: dism-iss-es. It rhymes with missus and hisses, if that helps it stick.

What does dismisses 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.”

Words that rhyme with dismisses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

missushissesreminiscesmisseskisseschryseis

Related words

terminateignoredisregard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dismisses"?▾

"Dismisses" has 3 syllables: dism · iss · es.

What does "dismisses" mean?▾

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

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