How to Pronounce Dissent

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈsɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissent”

"dissent" has 2 syllables: diss-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: descent, dessent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dissent mean?

noun

  1. Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.
  2. An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

verb

  1. To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).
  2. To differ from, especially in opinion, beliefs, etc.

Synonyms

disagreerefuterejecttake exception

Antonyms

agreementassentcapitulationconsensusacceptagreeallowconsent

Words that rhyme with dissent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontentrelent

Related words

objectionresistprotestdissidentdissensiondissidencedisagreediscrepancy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissent"?▾

"Dissent" has 2 syllables: diss · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissent" is /dɪˈsɛnt/.

What does "dissent" mean?▾

Dissent: Disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

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