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How to pronounce dissonant

“dissonant” pronunciation in American English

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“dissonant” in real sentences

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  1. you hear dissonant dissonant undertones, doesn't sound right and then suddenly ah, you know, satisfaction.

    WIRED

  2. - The music is like very dissonant.

    Vanity Fair

  3. with tonal music it's going to sound dissonant but it doesn't necessarily have to sound dissonant

    SmartLess

  4. bad fits are the ones that are dissonant.

    The Royal Institution

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