How to Pronounce "dissonance"
word
ˈdɪsənəns
DIS-uh-nuhnss
dˈɪsənəns
DIS-uh-nuhnss
Definition
A lack of harmony between sounds, or a situation where things do not agree or fit well together, such as different ideas or opinions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsənəns
British English
dˈɪsənəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-uh-nuhnss
UK
DIS-uh-nuhnss
Listen in Context
There is a lot of dissonance in this modern music.
The two reports showed a clear dissonance in their results.
She felt dissonance between her beliefs and her actions.
That awkward feeling you get when your words and actions don't match is called dissonance.