To pronounce "dissonant", say DISS-on-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪsənənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɪsənənt/
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"dissonant" has 3 syllables: diss-on-ant. It rhymes with whisenant and whisonant, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The music was filled with dissonant chords.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dissonant" has 3 syllables: diss · on · ant.
The IPA transcription of "dissonant" is /ˈdɪsənənt/.
Dissonant: Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.
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