How to Pronounce "dismay"
word
dɪsˈmeɪ
diss-MAY
dɪsmˈeɪ
diss-MAY
Definition
A strong feeling of shock, sadness, or disappointment that often happens when something unexpected or bad occurs.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈmeɪ
British English
dɪsmˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-MAY
UK
diss-MAY
Listen in Context
She looked at the broken vase in dismay.
The news of the closure filled the employees with dismay.
To her dismay, the keys were missing.
Much to our dismay, the concert was canceled at the last minute.