How to pronounce dishonor
Say it like dih-SON-er. Dishonor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON).
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- dih
- SON
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishonor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dishonor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SON-uh.
What does dishonor mean?
- American standard spelling of dishonour.
- American standard spelling of dishonour.
Where does dishonor come from?
From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.
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Questions about saying dishonor
How do you pronounce dishonor?
Say dih-SON-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑnər/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishonor?
Dishonor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON). Broken into parts: dih · SON · er.
Is dishonor 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 /dɪˈsɒnə/ (dih-SON-uh).
What words sound the same as dishonor?
Dishonor sounds the same as dishonour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.