How to pronounce dealignment
Say it like dee-yuh-LYNE-munt. Dealignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYNE).
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- dee
- yuh
- LYNE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealignment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dealignment
American and British speakers say dealignment in essentially the same way: /ˌdijəˈlaɪnmənt/ in the US and /ˌdiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-yuh-LYNE-munt.
What does dealignment mean?
- The process of dealigning.
Where does dealignment come from?
From de- + alignment.
Words that rhyme with dealignment
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Questions about saying dealignment
How do you pronounce dealignment?
Say dee-yuh-LYNE-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdijəˈlaɪnmənt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealignment?
Dealignment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYNE). Broken into parts: dee · yuh · LYNE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say dealignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdijəˈlaɪnmənt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.