How to pronounce disinterested
Say it like dih-SIN-tuh-ruh-stud. Disinterested has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- tuh
- ruh
- stud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinterested 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- studKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disinterested
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dis-IN-trih-stid.
What does disinterested mean?
- Having no interest or stake in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial.
- Synonym of uninterested (“not interested; not concerned; indifferent”).
- simple past and past participle of disinterest How to pronounce disinterest
Where does disinterested come from?
From disinterest (“to cause to be impartial”, verb) + -ed (suffix forming past tense or past participle forms of verbs), or from dis- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + interested (“having a stake in; showing interest”, adjective).
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Questions about saying disinterested
How do you pronounce disinterested?
Say dih-SIN-tuh-ruh-stud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntərəstəd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinterested?
Disinterested has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · tuh · ruh · stud.
Is disinterested pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌdɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/ (dis-IN-trih-stid).