How to pronounce disgruntle
Say it like dis-GRUHN-tul. Disgruntle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN).
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- dis
- GRUHN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgruntle 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.
- GRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disgruntle
American and British speakers say disgruntle in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRUHN-tul.
What does disgruntle mean?
- To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.
Where does disgruntle come from?
From dis- (intensifier) + gruntle (“grumble, grunt”).
Words that rhyme with disgruntle
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Questions about saying disgruntle
How do you pronounce disgruntle?
Say dis-GRUHN-tul. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgruntle?
Disgruntle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: dis · GRUHN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say disgruntle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.