How to Pronounce Dissatisfied

To pronounce "dissatisfied", say DISS-at-isf-ied — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissatisfied”

"dissatisfied" has 4 syllables: diss-at-isf-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does dissatisfied mean?

adjective

  1. Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.
  2. Not satisfied (e.g. with the quality of something).

    “We offer refunds to dissatisfied customers.”

verb

  1. To fail to satisfy; to displease.

Words that rhyme with dissatisfied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

disgruntleddiscontenteddiscontentdispleasedunfortunatedissatisfactiondisaffectedunsatisfied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissatisfied"?▾

"Dissatisfied" has 4 syllables: diss · at · isf · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissatisfied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissatisfied" is /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/.

What does "dissatisfied" mean?▾

Dissatisfied: Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

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