How to pronounce disconnection
Say it like dis-kuh-NEK-shun. Disconnection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK).
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- dis
- kuh
- NEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconnection 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disconnection
American and British speakers say disconnection in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kuh-NEK-shun.
What does disconnection mean?
- Severance of a physical connection.“The disconnection of the power cable shut down all the computers.”
- Unexpected termination of a telephone connection.“A sudden disconnection cut me off in mid-phrase.”
- Absence of rapport; the nonexistence of, or a breakdown of, effective communication.“There was a hopeless disconnection between the weary, old teacher and the spirited, young students.”
Where does disconnection come from?
From dis- + connection.
Words that rhyme with disconnection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disconnection.
Questions about saying disconnection
How do you pronounce disconnection?
Say dis-kuh-NEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconnection?
Disconnection has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK). Broken into parts: dis · kuh · NEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say disconnection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.