How to Pronounce Dissimilar

To pronounce "dissimilar", say DISS-im-il-ar — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissimilar”

"dissimilar" has 4 syllables: diss-im-il-ar. It rhymes with similar and kimler, if that helps it stick.

What does dissimilar mean?

adjective

  1. Not similar; unalike; different

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Words that rhyme with dissimilar

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similarkimlersimler

Related words

unlikeunalikedifferentdisparateunevenindividualnonsenseunequal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissimilar"?▾

"Dissimilar" has 4 syllables: diss · im · il · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissimilar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissimilar" is /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/.

What does "dissimilar" mean?▾

Dissimilar: Not similar; unalike; different

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