How to pronounce disinterment
Say it like dis-in-TUR-munt. Disinterment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- dis
- in
- TUR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinterment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disinterment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-in-TUR-munt.
What does disinterment mean?
- The act of disinterring.
Where does disinterment come from?
From disinter + -ment.
Questions about saying disinterment
How do you pronounce disinterment?
Say dis-in-TUR-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɝmənt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinterment?
Disinterment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: dis · in · TUR · munt.
Is disinterment 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 /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːmənt/ (dis-in-TUR-munt).