How to Pronounce "dismal"
word
ˈdɪzməɫ
DIZ-muhl
dˈɪzməl
DIZ-muhl
Definition
Very sad, depressing, or gloomy. It can describe a place, situation, mood, or result that makes you feel hopeless or unhappy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪzməɫ
British English
dˈɪzməl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIZ-muhl
UK
DIZ-muhl
Listen in Context
The weather was dismal all week.
The movie had a dismal ending.
Our team gave a dismal performance.
He walked into his dismal apartment and sighed.