How to pronounce disgusted
Say it like dis-GUHS-tud. Disgusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHS).
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- dis
- GUHS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgusted 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.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disgusted
American and British speakers say disgusted in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GUHS-tid.
What does disgusted mean?
- having a strong distaste from surfeit“grew more and more disgusted”“fed up with their complaints”
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Questions about saying disgusted
How do you pronounce disgusted?
Say dis-GUHS-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgusted?
Disgusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHS). Broken into parts: dis · GUHS · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say disgusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.