How to pronounce disinform
Say it like dih-sin-FORM. Disinform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORM).
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- dih
- sin
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinform 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.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of disinform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-sin-FAWM.
What does disinform mean?
- To supply with disinformation.
Where does disinform come from?
Back-formation from disinformation, equivalent to dis- + inform.
Words that rhyme with disinform
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Questions about saying disinform
How do you pronounce disinform?
Say dih-sin-FORM. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /dɪsɪnˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinform?
Disinform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORM). Broken into parts: dih · sin · FORM.
Is disinform 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 /dɪsɪnˈfɔːm/ (dih-sin-FAWM).