How to Pronounce "dismiss"
word
/dɪsˈmɪs/
dis-MIS
/dɪsmˈɪs/
dis-MIS
Definition
To remove someone from a job or position, or to decide that something is not important and not worth considering.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪsˈmɪs/
British English
/dɪsmˈɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-MIS
UK
dis-MIS
Listen in Context
The manager decided to dismiss the employee for being late.
The judge will dismiss the case for lack of evidence.
The teacher dismissed the class at noon.
Don’t just dismiss his opinion because you disagree.