How to pronounce disinterestedly
Say it like dih-SIN-tuh-reh-stid-lee. Disinterestedly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- tuh
- reh
- stid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinterestedly 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.
- rehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disinterestedly
American and British speakers say disinterestedly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SIN-tuh-reh-stid-lee.
What does disinterestedly mean?
- In a disinterested manner; impartially, dispassionately.
Where does disinterestedly come from?
From disinterested + -ly.
Questions about saying disinterestedly
How do you pronounce disinterestedly?
Say dih-SIN-tuh-reh-stid-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinterestedly?
Disinterestedly has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · tuh · reh · stid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say disinterestedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪntərɛstɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.