How to Pronounce Dissipated

To pronounce "dissipated", say DISS-ip-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dissipated”

"dissipated" has 4 syllables: diss-ip-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does dissipated mean?

verb

  1. To drive away, disperse.
  2. To use up or waste; squander.

adjective

  1. Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.

Synonyms

dissoluteintemperate

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Words that rhyme with dissipated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

debaucheddissoluteindulgentprofligateriotousdegeneratedegradedimmoral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dissipated"?▾

"Dissipated" has 4 syllables: diss · ip · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dissipated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dissipated" is /ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/.

What does "dissipated" mean?▾

Dissipated: To drive away, disperse.

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