To pronounce "dismissing", say DISM-iss-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dismissing
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DISM-iss-ing
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"dismissing" has 3 syllables: dism-iss-ing. It rhymes with reminiscing and missing, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The company dismissed me after less than a year.”
“The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dismissing" has 3 syllables: dism · iss · ing.
Dismissing: To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
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