How to Pronounce Dispersion

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈspɜːʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispersion”

"dispersion" has 3 syllables: disp-ers-ion. It rhymes with aversion and excursion, if that helps it stick.

What does dispersion mean?

noun

  1. The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.
  2. A process of dispersing.

Words that rhyme with dispersion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aversionexcursionincursionreversionaspersionimmersionversiondiversionperversionconversioninversionsubversion

Related words

dispersalscatteringdisseminationdistributiondispersivedispersescatterdissipation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispersion"?▾

"Dispersion" has 3 syllables: disp · ers · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispersion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispersion" is /dɪˈspɜːʒən/.

What does "dispersion" mean?▾

Dispersion: The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.

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