How to pronounce disintricate
Say it like dih-SIN-trih-kayt. Disintricate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- trih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disintricate 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.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disintricate
American and British speakers say disintricate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SIN-trih-kayt.
What does disintricate mean?
- To disentangle.
Where does disintricate come from?
From dis- + intricate.
Questions about saying disintricate
How do you pronounce disintricate?
Say dih-SIN-trih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disintricate?
Disintricate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · trih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say disintricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɪntrɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.