How to pronounce disharmonize
Say it like dis-HAR-muh-nyze. Disharmonize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- dis
- HAR
- muh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disharmonize 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.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disharmonize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-HAH-muh-nyze.
What does disharmonize mean?
- To cause disorder.
- To make the cause of disorder.
Questions about saying disharmonize
How do you pronounce disharmonize?
Say dis-HAR-muh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈhɑrməˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪsˈhɑːmənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disharmonize?
Disharmonize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: dis · HAR · muh · nyze.
Is disharmonize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈhɑːmənaɪz/ (dis-HAH-muh-nyze).