How to pronounce disesteem
Say it like dis-uh-STEEM. Disesteem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEEM).
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- dis
- uh
- STEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disesteem 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disesteem
American and British speakers say disesteem in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈstim/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈstiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-STEEM.
What does disesteem mean?
- Lack of esteem; disregard.
- To hold little or no esteem for; to consider worthless.
Where does disesteem come from?
From dis- + esteem.
Words that rhyme with disesteem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disesteem.
Questions about saying disesteem
How do you pronounce disesteem?
Say dis-uh-STEEM. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈstim/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈstiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disesteem?
Disesteem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEEM). Broken into parts: dis · uh · STEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say disesteem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈstim/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈstiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.