How to Pronounce "dismissive"
word
dɪsˈmɪsɪv
dis-MIS-iv
dɪsmˈɪsɪv
dis-MIS-iv
Definition
Showing that you do not think something or someone is worth your attention or respect.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈmɪsɪv
British English
dɪsmˈɪsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-MIS-iv
UK
dis-MIS-iv
Listen in Context
His dismissive response hurt her feelings.
She gave a dismissive wave and walked away.
The teacher was dismissive of the student's question.
"Don’t be so dismissive—his idea might actually work," she said.