How to Pronounce Dissimilarity

To pronounce "dissimilarity", say DISS-im-il-ar-ity — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissimilarity”

"dissimilarity" has 5 syllables: diss-im-il-ar-ity. It rhymes with barbarity and particularity, if that helps it stick.

What does dissimilarity mean?

noun

  1. Lack of similarity or lack of likeness in appearance to something else.

Antonyms

similarity

Words that rhyme with dissimilarity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barbarityparticularitycarrotygaritydarityharritymahratimcgaritymcgarrity

Related words

unsimilaritydifferencenonresemblancedissimilitudedissimilarnessdissemblancedisformitynondifference

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissimilarity"?▾

"Dissimilarity" has 5 syllables: diss · im · il · ar · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissimilarity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissimilarity" is /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/.

What does "dissimilarity" mean?▾

Dissimilarity: Lack of similarity or lack of likeness in appearance to something else.

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