adjective
Different from another person or thing.
The two paintings are clearly dissimilar.
Common phrases & grammar
dissimilar to · dissimilar features
American English
How to pronounce dissimilar
adjectiveB2
dihSIHmuhler
/dɪˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Different from another person or thing.
What to listen for
Dissimilar is usually pronounced /dɪˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/. You may also hear /dɪsˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/, with both s sounds pronounced.
Usual pronunciation/dɪˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/
Less common pronunciation/dɪsˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/
Meanings & examples
Related words & forms
It is usually followed by “to.”