How to pronounce disconcert
Say it like dis-kun-SURT. Disconcert has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURT).
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- dis
- kun
- SURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconcert 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disconcert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-kun-SURT.
What does disconcert mean?
- To upset the composure of; to startle.
- To bring into confusion.
- To frustrate, discomfit.“The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.”
- A state of disunion.
Where does disconcert come from?
From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).
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Words that rhyme with disconcert
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Questions about saying disconcert
How do you pronounce disconcert?
Say dis-kun-SURT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconcert?
Disconcert has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURT). Broken into parts: dis · kun · SURT.
Is disconcert 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 /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ (dis-kun-SURT).