How to pronounce dishonorable
Say it like dih-SAH-nuh-ruh-bul. Dishonorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- dih
- SAH
- nuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishonorable 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dishonorable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SON-uh-ruh-bul.
What does dishonorable mean?
- Without honor, or causing dishonor.
- Lacking respect for ethical principles.
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Words that rhyme with dishonorable
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Questions about saying dishonorable
How do you pronounce dishonorable?
Say dih-SAH-nuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑnərəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɒnərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishonorable?
Dishonorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: dih · SAH · nuh · ruh · bul.
Is dishonorable 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 /dɪˈsɒnərəbəl/ (dih-SON-uh-ruh-bul).