How to pronounce discomfort
Say it like dis-KUHM-fert. Discomfort has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- dis
- KUHM
- fert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discomfort 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discomfort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-KUHM-fut.
What does discomfort mean?
- the state of being tense and feeling pain
- an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
Where does discomfort come from?
From Middle English discomforten, from Anglo-Norman descomforter, equivalent to dis- + comfort.
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Questions about saying discomfort
How do you pronounce discomfort?
Say dis-KUHM-fert. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈkʌmfət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discomfort?
Discomfort has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: dis · KUHM · fert.
Is discomfort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ (dis-KUHM-fut).