How to pronounce disclaim
Say it like dis-KLAYM. Disclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM).
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- dis
- KLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disclaim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disclaim
American and British speakers say disclaim in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈkleɪm/ in the US and /dɪsˈkleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-KLAYM.
What does disclaim mean?
- To completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for
- To deny (e.g. claim); to refuse.
- (law) To relinquish or deny having a claim; to disavow another's claim; to decline accepting, as an estate, interest, or office.
Where does disclaim come from?
From Middle English disclaimen, from Anglo-Norman disclaimer, from Old French desclamer (French déclamer), des- + clamer.
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Questions about saying disclaim
How do you pronounce disclaim?
Say dis-KLAYM. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈkleɪm/. In British English it is /dɪsˈkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disclaim?
Disclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM). Broken into parts: dis · KLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say disclaim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈkleɪm/ and the British form is /dɪsˈkleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.