How to Pronounce Dissents

To pronounce "dissents", say DISS-ents — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DISS-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “dissents”

"dissents" has 2 syllables: diss-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: descents — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dissents 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 dissents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentstormentscontentsrentsdents

Related words

objectionresistprotestdivisionsopinionsriftssplitsviews

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissents"?▾

"Dissents" has 2 syllables: diss · ents.

What does "dissents" mean?▾

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

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