How to Pronounce "dismemberment"
word
dɪsˈmɛmbɝmənt
diss-MEM-bur-muhnt
dɪsmˈɛmbəmənt
diss-MEM-buh-muhnt
Definition
Dismemberment is the act of cutting off the limbs of a body, usually referring to humans or animals. It can also be used more figuratively to mean tearing something apart or breaking something into pieces.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈmɛmbɝmənt
British English
dɪsmˈɛmbəmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-MEM-bur-muhnt
UK
diss-MEM-buh-muhnt
Listen in Context
The story described the dismemberment of a statue in the park.
The movie avoided showing graphic dismemberment on screen.
Historians found records of dismemberment punishments in ancient times.
The news report about the dismemberment shocked the whole community.