How to pronounce disconcertingly
Say it like dis-kun-SUR-ting-lee. Disconcertingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- dis
- kun
- SUR
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconcertingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disconcertingly
- 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-lee.
What does disconcertingly mean?
- In a disconcerting manner; upsettingly.
Where does disconcertingly come from?
From disconcerting + -ly.
Questions about saying disconcertingly
How do you pronounce disconcertingly?
Say dis-kun-SUR-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconcertingly?
Disconcertingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: dis · kun · SUR · ting · lee.
Is disconcertingly 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 /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋli/ (dis-kun-SUR-ting-lee).