How to pronounce disgruntlement
Say it like dis-GRUHN-tul-munt. Disgruntlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN).
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- dis
- GRUHN
- tul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgruntlement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disgruntlement
American and British speakers say disgruntlement in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRUHN-tul-munt.
What does disgruntlement mean?
- The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction.
Where does disgruntlement come from?
From disgruntled + -ment.
Questions about saying disgruntlement
How do you pronounce disgruntlement?
Say dis-GRUHN-tul-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgruntlement?
Disgruntlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: dis · GRUHN · tul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say disgruntlement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.