How to pronounce disaffected
Say it like dis-uh-FEK-tid. Disaffected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- dis
- uh
- FEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disaffected 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disaffected
American and British speakers say disaffected in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/ in the US and /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-FEK-tid.
What does disaffected mean?
- simple past and past participle of disaffect How to pronounce disaffect
- Alienated or estranged, often with hostile effect.
Where does disaffected come from?
From disaffect + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with disaffected
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Questions about saying disaffected
How do you pronounce disaffected?
Say dis-uh-FEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disaffected?
Disaffected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: dis · uh · FEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say disaffected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.