How to Pronounce "dissipated"
word
ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪd
DIS-uh-pay-tid
dˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd
DIS-ih-pay-tid
Definition
Describes something that has disappeared or scattered, often used for energy, heat, or money. As an adjective for a person, it means living a life of excessive pleasure, often involving drinking or other vices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsəˌpeɪtɪd
British English
dˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-uh-pay-tid
UK
DIS-ih-pay-tid
Listen in Context
The heat dissipated quickly after sunset.
Most of the money was dissipated within a year.
He led a dissipated life in his youth.
By the end of the festival, everyone's energy was dissipated.