How to pronounce disinterest
Say it like dih-SIN-tuh-rust. Disinterest has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- tuh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinterest 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disinterest
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: dih-SIN-trest.
What does disinterest mean?
- An absence of interest (attention or curiosity).“She eyed him over her martini with cool disinterest.”
- The absence of interest (bias or stake).
- To render disinterested.
Where does disinterest come from?
From dis- + interest.
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Questions about saying disinterest
How do you pronounce disinterest?
Say dih-SIN-tuh-rust. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntərəst/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪntrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinterest?
Disinterest has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · tuh · rust.
Is disinterest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /dɪˈsɪntrɛst/ (dih-SIN-trest).