How to Pronounce Dispense

To pronounce "dispense", say DISP-ens-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpɛns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsˈpɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispense”

"dispense" has 3 syllables: disp-ens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.

What does dispense mean?

noun

  1. Cost, expenditure.
  2. The act of dispensing, dispensation.

verb

  1. To issue, distribute, or give out.
  2. To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

    “to dispense justice”

Words that rhyme with dispense

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intensepretensesensedenserecompenseimmensetensecommencefencethenceincenseoffense

Related words

distributeallotdeallotadminister

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispense"?▾

"Dispense" has 3 syllables: disp · ens · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispense"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispense" is /dɪsˈpɛns/.

What does "dispense" mean?▾

Dispense: Cost, expenditure.

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