How to pronounce disjointed
Say it like dis-JOYN-tid. Disjointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN).
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- dis
- JOYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disjointed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disjointed
American and British speakers say disjointed in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-JOYN-tid.
What does disjointed mean?
- Not connected, coherent, or continuous.“The hours of his illness were disjointed and confusing as he drifted in and out of consciousness.”
- Having the paws and head (but not the tail) detached from the body.“a lion disjointed”
- Cut into pieces at the joints.
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Words that rhyme with disjointed
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Questions about saying disjointed
How do you pronounce disjointed?
Say dis-JOYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disjointed?
Disjointed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN). Broken into parts: dis · JOYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say disjointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.