How to Pronounce Dissect

To pronounce "dissect", say DISS-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈsɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissect”

"dissect" has 2 syllables: diss-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does dissect mean?

verb

  1. To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
  2. To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.

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Words that rhyme with dissect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

analyzeanalyseanatomisesubdissectredissectanatomizediscidedismember

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissect"?▾

"Dissect" has 2 syllables: diss · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissect" is /dɪˈsɛkt/.

What does "dissect" mean?▾

Dissect: To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.

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