How to pronounce discontiguity
Say it like dis-kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee. Discontiguity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GHYOO).
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- dis
- kon
- tih
- GHYOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontiguity 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.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discontiguity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee.
What does discontiguity mean?
- The condition of being discontiguous
Where does discontiguity come from?
From dis- + contiguity.
Words that rhyme with discontiguity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discontiguity.
Questions about saying discontiguity
How do you pronounce discontiguity?
Say dis-kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskɑntɪˈɡjuɪti/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontiguity?
Discontiguity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: dis · kon · tih · GHYOO · ih · tee.
Is discontiguity 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 /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ (dis-kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee).