How to pronounce disaffection
Say it like dis-uh-FEK-shun. Disaffection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- dis
- uh
- FEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disaffection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disaffection
American and British speakers say disaffection in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-FEK-shun.
What does disaffection mean?
- Discontent; unrest.“public disaffection”
- Alienation; loss of loyalty.“political disaffection”
Where does disaffection come from?
From disaffect + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with disaffection
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Questions about saying disaffection
How do you pronounce disaffection?
Say dis-uh-FEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disaffection?
Disaffection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: dis · uh · FEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say disaffection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.