How to pronounce discotheque
Say it like DIS-koh-tek. Discotheque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- koh
- tek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discotheque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of discotheque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DIS-koh-tek.
What does discotheque mean?
- A nightclub where dancing takes place.
Where does discotheque come from?
Borrowed from French discothèque (“record library; discotheque”).
Questions about saying discotheque
How do you pronounce discotheque?
Say DIS-koh-tek. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskəʊˌtɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discotheque?
Discotheque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · koh · tek.
Is discotheque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɪskəʊˌtɛk/ (DIS-koh-tek).