How to pronounce discombobulating
Say it like dis-kum-BAW-byoo-lay-ting. Discombobulating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAW).
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US American/ˌdɪskəmˈbɔbjuleɪtɪŋ/dis-kum-BAW-byoo-lay-ting
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- dis
- kum
- BAW
- byoo
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discombobulating 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does discombobulating mean?
adjective
- Confusing; tending to befuddle or perplex.
- present participle and gerund of discombobulate How to pronounce discombobulate
Questions about saying discombobulating
How do you pronounce discombobulating?
Say dis-kum-BAW-byoo-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskəmˈbɔbjuleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discombobulating?
Discombobulating has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAW). Broken into parts: dis · kum · BAW · byoo · lay · ting.