How to pronounce disgust
Say it like dis-GUHST. Disgust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHST).
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- dis
- GUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgust 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.
- GUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of disgust
American and British speakers say disgust in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡʌst/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GUHST.
What does disgust mean?
- strong feelings of dislike
- fill with distaste“This spoilt food disgusts me”
- cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of“The pornographic pictures sickened us”
Where does disgust come from?
The noun is from Middle French desgoust, from the verb.
Words that rhyme with disgust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disgust.
Questions about saying disgust
How do you pronounce disgust?
Say dis-GUHST. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡʌst/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgust?
Disgust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHST). Broken into parts: dis · GUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say disgust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡʌst/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.