How to pronounce disharmony
Say it like dis-HAR-muh-nee. Disharmony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- dis
- HAR
- muh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disharmony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disharmony
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-HAH-muh-nee.
What does disharmony mean?
- The absence of harmony or concordance.
Where does disharmony come from?
From dis- + harmony.
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Questions about saying disharmony
How do you pronounce disharmony?
Say dis-HAR-muh-nee. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈhɑrməni/. In British English it is /dɪsˈhɑːməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disharmony?
Disharmony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: dis · HAR · muh · nee.
Is disharmony 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 /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ (dis-HAH-muh-nee).