How to Pronounce "dissidents"
word
ˈdɪsədənts
DIS-uh-dents
dˈɪsɪdənts
DIS-i-dents
Definition
People who disagree with and criticize the official policies of a government or organization, often in a public way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsədənts
British English
dˈɪsɪdənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-uh-dents
UK
DIS-i-dents
Listen in Context
The government arrested the dissidents.
Many dissidents spoke out against the new law.
Some dissidents left the country to stay safe.
The voices of dissidents are often silenced in strict regimes.