How to Pronounce Dissatisfaction

To pronounce "dissatisfaction", say DISS-at-isf-act-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dissatisfaction”

"dissatisfaction" has 5 syllables: diss-at-isf-act-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and action, if that helps it stick.

What does dissatisfaction mean?

noun

Unhappiness or discontent
The cause of such feelings

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Words that rhyme with dissatisfaction

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satisfaction action interaction faction abstraction traction attraction extraction exaction contraction distraction infraction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissatisfaction"?▾

"Dissatisfaction" has 5 syllables: diss · at · isf · act · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissatisfaction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissatisfaction" is /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/.

What does "dissatisfaction" mean?▾

Dissatisfaction: Unhappiness or discontent

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