How to pronounce disconsolate
Say it like dih-SKAHN-suh-lit. Disconsolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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- dih
- SKAHN
- suh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconsolate 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.
- SKAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disconsolate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SKON-suh-lit.
What does disconsolate mean?
- Cheerless, dreary.“I opened my eyes to this disconsolate day.”
- Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.“For weeks after the death of her cat she was disconsolate.”
Where does disconsolate come from?
From Medieval Latin discōnsōlātus (“comfortless”), from dis- (“away”) + cōnsōlātus (“consoled”).
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Questions about saying disconsolate
How do you pronounce disconsolate?
Say dih-SKAHN-suh-lit. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɑnsəlɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɒnsəlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconsolate?
Disconsolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: dih · SKAHN · suh · lit.
Is disconsolate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈskɒnsəlɪt/ (dih-SKON-suh-lit).