How to pronounce dishonest
Say it like dih-SON-ust. Dishonest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON).
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- dih
- SON
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishonest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dishonest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SON-ist.
What does dishonest mean?
- deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
- capable of being corrupted“corruptible judges”“dishonest politicians”
Where does dishonest come from?
From Middle English dishoneste (“dishonourable”), from Old French deshoneste, from Latin dehonestus.
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Questions about saying dishonest
How do you pronounce dishonest?
Say dih-SON-ust. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑnəst/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɒnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishonest?
Dishonest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON). Broken into parts: dih · SON · ust.
Is dishonest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ (dih-SON-ist).