How to pronounce discomfit
Say it like dih-SKUHM-fit. Discomfit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHM).
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- dih
- SKUHM
- fit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discomfit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discomfit
American and British speakers say discomfit in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHM-fit.
What does discomfit mean?
- To embarrass (someone) greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert.“Don't worry. Your joke did not really discomfit me.”
- To defeat the plans or hopes of; to frustrate; disconcert.
Where does discomfit come from?
Later sense of “to embarrass, to disconcert” due to confusion with unrelated discomfort.
Questions about saying discomfit
How do you pronounce discomfit?
Say dih-SKUHM-fit. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discomfit?
Discomfit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHM). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHM · fit.
Do Americans and Brits say discomfit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌmfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.