How to pronounce disinclined
Say it like dis-in-KLYND. Disinclined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLYND).
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- dis
- in
- KLYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinclined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disinclined
American and British speakers say disinclined in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/ in the US and /dɪsɪŋˈklaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sing-KLYND.
What does disinclined mean?
- Not inclined; having a disinclination; being unwilling, reluctant.
- simple past and past participle of disincline How to pronounce disincline
Where does disinclined come from?
From dis- + inclined.
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Words that rhyme with disinclined
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Questions about saying disinclined
How do you pronounce disinclined?
Say dis-in-KLYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/. In British English it is /dɪsɪŋˈklaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinclined?
Disinclined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLYND). Broken into parts: dis · in · KLYND.
Do Americans and Brits say disinclined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/ and the British form is /dɪsɪŋˈklaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.