How to Pronounce Dissertation

To pronounce "dissertation", say DISS-ert-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dissertation

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying dissertation, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissertation”

"dissertation" has 4 syllables: diss-ert-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does dissertation mean?

noun

  1. A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.
  2. A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.

Hear “dissertation” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with dissertation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

thesisessaylecturephdmemorandumdoctoratememoirpresentation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissertation"?▾

"Dissertation" has 4 syllables: diss · ert · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissertation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissertation" is /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/.

What does "dissertation" mean?▾

Dissertation: A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree; a thesis.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “dissertation” in the full dictionary →