How to pronounce dishearten
Say it like dis-HAR-tun. Dishearten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- dis
- HAR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishearten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dishearten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-HAH-tun.
What does dishearten mean?
- To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.“The repeated failures began to dishearten the team.”
Where does dishearten come from?
From dis- + hearten.
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Questions about saying dishearten
How do you pronounce dishearten?
Say dis-HAR-tun. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈhɑrtən/. In British English it is /dɪsˈhɑːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishearten?
Dishearten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: dis · HAR · tun.
Is dishearten 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 /dɪsˈhɑːtən/ (dis-HAH-tun).