How to pronounce disinter
Say it like dis-in-TUR. Disinter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- dis
- in
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinter 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disinter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-in-TUR.
What does disinter mean?
- To take out of the grave or tomb.
- To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view.
Where does disinter come from?
Borrowed from French désenterrer.
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Words that rhyme with disinter
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Questions about saying disinter
How do you pronounce disinter?
Say dis-in-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinter?
Disinter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: dis · in · TUR.
Is disinter 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 /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː/ (dis-in-TUR).