How to pronounce disconsonant
Say it like dih-SKAHN-suh-nunt. Disconsonant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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- dih
- SKAHN
- suh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconsonant 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disconsonant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SKON-suh-nunt.
What does disconsonant mean?
- Not consonant; discordant.
Where does disconsonant come from?
From dis- + consonant.
Questions about saying disconsonant
How do you pronounce disconsonant?
Say dih-SKAHN-suh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɑnsənənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɒnsənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconsonant?
Disconsonant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: dih · SKAHN · suh · nunt.
Is disconsonant 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 /dɪˈskɒnsənənt/ (dih-SKON-suh-nunt).