How do you pronounce "dismal"?

In American English: /ˈdɪzməl/ (DIZM-uhl). In British English: /dˈɪzməl/ (D-izm). In Canadian English: /ˈdɪzməl/ (DIZM-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈɪzməl/ (D-izm).

Is "dismal" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɪzməl/ (DIZM-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈɪzməl/ (D-izm).

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dismal

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/ˈdɪzməl/

DIZM-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dɪzmdis·əlmal

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