How to pronounce disheartening
Say it like dis-HAR-tuh-ning. Disheartening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- dis
- HAR
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disheartening 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disheartening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-HAH-tuh-ning.
What does disheartening mean?
- Causing a person to lose heart; making despondent or gloomy.
- present participle and gerund of dishearten How to pronounce dishearten
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Questions about saying disheartening
How do you pronounce disheartening?
Say dis-HAR-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disheartening?
Disheartening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: dis · HAR · tuh · ning.
Is disheartening 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 /dɪsˈhɑːtənɪŋ/ (dis-HAH-tuh-ning).