How to Pronounce "dissipating"
word
ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪŋ
DIS-uh-pay-ting
dˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪŋ
DIS-ih-pay-ting
Definition
Gradually disappearing or spreading out until nothing is left; often used for things like smoke, clouds, or feelings becoming less or vanishing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪŋ
British English
dˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-uh-pay-ting
UK
DIS-ih-pay-ting
Listen in Context
The fog is slowly dissipating from the valley.
Her anger was dissipating after the conversation.
The smell of food is dissipating now that the window is open.
People started leaving, and soon the crowd was dissipating.