How to pronounce disconcerting
Say it like dis-kun-SUR-ting. Disconcerting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- dis
- kun
- SUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconcerting 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disconcerting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-kun-SUR-ting.
What does disconcerting mean?
- Tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm.“Even with a safety harness, losing one's grip that high up is disconcerting.”
- present participle of disconcert How to pronounce disconcert
- gerund of disconcert How to pronounce disconcert
Where does disconcerting come from?
From disconcert + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with disconcerting
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Questions about saying disconcerting
How do you pronounce disconcerting?
Say dis-kun-SUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconcerting?
Disconcerting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: dis · kun · SUR · ting.
Is disconcerting 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 /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ (dis-kun-SUR-ting).