How to pronounce disinflate
Say it like dis-in-FLAYT. Disinflate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAYT).
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- dis
- in
- FLAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinflate 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.
- FLAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disinflate
American and British speakers say disinflate in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-FLAYT.
What does disinflate mean?
- To reduce the rate of inflation
Where does disinflate come from?
From dis- + inflate.
Words that rhyme with disinflate
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Questions about saying disinflate
How do you pronounce disinflate?
Say dis-in-FLAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinflate?
Disinflate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAYT). Broken into parts: dis · in · FLAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say disinflate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.