How to pronounce dishonour
Say it like dih-SON-er. Dishonour 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
Dishonour 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 dishonour
- 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 dishonour mean?
- Shame or disgrace.“You have brought dishonour upon the family.”
- Lack of honor or integrity.
- Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
- To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.“You have dishonoured the family.”
- To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.
- To violate or rape.
Where does dishonour come from?
From Old French deshonor, equivalent to dis- + honor.
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Questions about saying dishonour
How do you pronounce dishonour?
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 dishonour?
Dishonour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON). Broken into parts: dih · SON · er.
Is dishonour 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 dishonour?
Dishonour sounds the same as dishonor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.