How to pronounce disenchantment
Say it like dih-sin-CHANT-munt. Disenchantment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHANT).
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- dih
- sin
- CHANT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disenchantment 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.
- sinKeep 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disenchantment
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dis-in-CHAHNT-munt.
What does disenchantment mean?
- The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.
- Freeing from false belief or illusions.“Disenchantment with the religion led to a sharp fall in church attendance.”
- The devaluation of religion or mysticism apparent in modern society.
Where does disenchantment come from?
From dis- + enchantment.
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Questions about saying disenchantment
How do you pronounce disenchantment?
Say dih-sin-CHANT-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disenchantment?
Disenchantment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHANT). Broken into parts: dih · sin · CHANT · munt.
Is disenchantment 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 /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ (dis-in-CHAHNT-munt).