How to pronounce disinherit
Say it like dis-in-HER-it. Disinherit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HER).
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US American/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/dis-in-HER-it
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- dis
- in
- HER
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinherit 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.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does disinherit mean?
verb
- To exclude from inheritance; to disown.“Excuses for disinheriting people, that we swear we're not making up”
Where does disinherit come from?
From Middle English disenheriten, equivalent to dis- + inherit.
Questions about saying disinherit
How do you pronounce disinherit?
Say dis-in-HER-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinherit?
Disinherit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HER). Broken into parts: dis · in · HER · it.