How to pronounce disenchant
Say it like dis-in-CHANT. Disenchant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHANT).
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- dis
- in
- CHANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disenchant 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of disenchant
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dis-in-CHAHNT.
What does disenchant mean?
- To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion.
- To disappoint.
- To break from a mental captivation such as reverie (daydream) or preoccupation.
Where does disenchant come from?
From Middle French desenchanter, equivalent to dis- + enchant.
Words that rhyme with disenchant
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Questions about saying disenchant
How do you pronounce disenchant?
Say dis-in-CHANT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disenchant?
Disenchant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHANT). Broken into parts: dis · in · CHANT.
Is disenchant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ (dis-in-CHAHNT).