How to pronounce disequilibrium
Say it like dih-see-kwuh-LIB-ree-um. Disequilibrium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIB).
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- dih
- see
- kwuh
- LIB
- ree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disequilibrium 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disequilibrium
American and British speakers say disequilibrium in essentially the same way: /dɪˌsikwəˈlɪbriəm/ in the US and /dɪˌsiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-see-kwuh-LIB-ree-um.
What does disequilibrium mean?
- The loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces.
Where does disequilibrium come from?
From dis- + equilibrium.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying disequilibrium
How do you pronounce disequilibrium?
Say dih-see-kwuh-LIB-ree-um. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsikwəˈlɪbriəm/. In British English it is /dɪˌsiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disequilibrium?
Disequilibrium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIB). Broken into parts: dih · see · kwuh · LIB · ree · um.
Do Americans and Brits say disequilibrium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌsikwəˈlɪbriəm/ and the British form is /dɪˌsiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.