How to pronounce disinformation
Say it like dis-in-fer-MAY-shun. Disinformation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- dis
- in
- fer
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinformation 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disinformation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-in-fuh-MAY-shun.
What does disinformation mean?
- False information intentionally disseminated to deliberately confuse or mislead; intentional misinformation.
- Fabricated or deliberately manipulated content; intentionally created conspiracy theories or rumors.
- To use disinformation.“A country cannot disinformation its way out of fallen soldiers.”
Where does disinformation come from?
Composed of dis- + information.
Words that rhyme with disinformation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disinformation.
Questions about saying disinformation
How do you pronounce disinformation?
Say dis-in-fer-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinformation?
Disinformation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: dis · in · fer · MAY · shun.
Is disinformation 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 /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ (dis-in-fuh-MAY-shun).