How to pronounce disdains
Say it like dis-DAYNZ. Disdains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYNZ).
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- dis
- DAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disdains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disdains
American and British speakers say disdains in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈdeɪnz/ in the US and /dɪsˈdeɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-DAYNZ.
What does disdains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disdain How to pronounce disdain
Words that rhyme with disdains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disdains.
Questions about saying disdains
How do you pronounce disdains?
Say dis-DAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈdeɪnz/. In British English it is /dɪsˈdeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disdains?
Disdains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYNZ). Broken into parts: dis · DAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say disdains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈdeɪnz/ and the British form is /dɪsˈdeɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.