How to Pronounce Dispatcher

To pronounce "dispatcher", say DISP-atch-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispatcher”

"dispatcher" has 3 syllables: disp-atch-er. It rhymes with stature and catcher, if that helps it stick.

What does dispatcher mean?

noun

A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.
The act of doing something quickly.
“We must act with dispatch in this matter.”

noun

In a transportation organization, a person who controls the movements of vehicles
A piece of software responsible for assigning priorities and resources to tasks waiting to be scheduled

Synonyms

haste hurry rapidity

Words that rhyme with dispatcher

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stature catcher batture hatchure snatcher spycatcher flycatcher scratcher gnatcatcher matcher patcher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispatcher"?▾

"Dispatcher" has 3 syllables: disp · atch · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispatcher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispatcher" is /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "dispatcher" mean?▾

Dispatcher: A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.

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