How to pronounce disinfect
Say it like dih-sin-FEKT. Disinfect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEKT).
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- dih
- sin
- FEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinfect 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of disinfect
American and British speakers say disinfect in essentially the same way: /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ in the US and /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sin-FEKT.
What does disinfect mean?
- To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.
Where does disinfect come from?
From English dis- + infect, from Middle French desinfecter.
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Questions about saying disinfect
How do you pronounce disinfect?
Say dih-sin-FEKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/. In British English it is /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinfect?
Disinfect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEKT). Broken into parts: dih · sin · FEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say disinfect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ and the British form is /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.