How to pronounce disinheritance
Say it like dis-in-HER-ih-tunts. Disinheritance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HER).
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US American/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtənts/dis-in-HER-ih-tunts
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- dis
- in
- HER
- ih
- tunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinheritance 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does disinheritance mean?
noun
- The act of disinheriting.
Where does disinheritance come from?
From disinherit + -ance, replacing disheritance.
Questions about saying disinheritance
How do you pronounce disinheritance?
Say dis-in-HER-ih-tunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinheritance?
Disinheritance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HER). Broken into parts: dis · in · HER · ih · tunts.