How to pronounce disconnect
Say it like dih-skuh-NEKT. Disconnect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEKT).
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- dih
- skuh
- NEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconnect 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.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of disconnect
American and British speakers say disconnect in essentially the same way: /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ in the US and /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-skuh-NEKT.
What does disconnect mean?
- To sever or interrupt a connection.“My wi-fi got disconnected.”
- To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.
- Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.
- A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
- A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
- A lack of connection or accord; a mismatch.“There's a disconnect between what they think is happening and what is really going on.”
Where does disconnect come from?
From dis- + connect.
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Words that rhyme with disconnect
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Questions about saying disconnect
How do you pronounce disconnect?
Say dih-skuh-NEKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪskəˈnɛkt/. In British English it is /dɪskəˈnɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconnect?
Disconnect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEKT). Broken into parts: dih · skuh · NEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say disconnect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ and the British form is /dɪskəˈnɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.