How to pronounce disaffect
Say it like dis-uh-FEKT. Disaffect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEKT).
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- dis
- uh
- FEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disaffect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of disaffect
American and British speakers say disaffect in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-FEKT.
What does disaffect mean?
- To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.
Where does disaffect come from?
From dis- + affect.
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Questions about saying disaffect
How do you pronounce disaffect?
Say dis-uh-FEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disaffect?
Disaffect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEKT). Broken into parts: dis · uh · FEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say disaffect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.