How to Pronounce Disperse

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈspɜːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disperse”

"disperse" has 3 syllables: disp-ers-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

What does disperse mean?

verb

  1. To scatter in different directions

    “The Jews are dispersed among all nations.”

  2. To break up and disappear; to dissipate

adjective

  1. Scattered or spread out.

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Words that rhyme with disperse

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tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversecurseverseimmerseaversepursereverse

Related words

scatterdiffusedisseminatepropagatespreaddissipatedispelcirculate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disperse"?▾

"Disperse" has 3 syllables: disp · ers · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disperse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disperse" is /dɪˈspɜːs/.

What does "disperse" mean?▾

Disperse: To scatter in different directions

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