How to pronounce disinvite
Say it like dis-in-VYTE. Disinvite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VYTE).
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- dis
- in
- VYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinvite 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.
- VYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disinvite
American and British speakers say disinvite in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-VYTE.
What does disinvite mean?
- To cancel or withdraw an invitation to (someone).
Where does disinvite come from?
From dis- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + invite.
Words that rhyme with disinvite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disinvite.
Questions about saying disinvite
How do you pronounce disinvite?
Say dis-in-VYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinvite?
Disinvite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VYTE). Broken into parts: dis · in · VYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say disinvite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.