How to pronounce disanimation
Say it like dis-an-ih-MAY-shun. Disanimation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- dis
- an
- ih
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disanimation 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disanimation
American and British speakers say disanimation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-an-ih-MAY-shun.
What does disanimation mean?
- loss of animation; loss of vigor, courage, or zeal.
Where does disanimation come from?
From dis- + animation.
Words that rhyme with disanimation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disanimation.
Questions about saying disanimation
How do you pronounce disanimation?
Say dis-an-ih-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disanimation?
Disanimation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: dis · an · ih · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say disanimation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsænɪˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.