How to pronounce disjunct
Say it like dis-JUHNGKT. Disjunct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGKT).
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- dis
- JUHNGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disjunct 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.
- JUHNGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of disjunct
American and British speakers say disjunct in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/ in the US and /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-JUHNGKT.
What does disjunct mean?
- Separate; discontinuous; not connected.
- Occurring in widely separated geographic areas.
- The state of being disjointed; disjointedness; a disconnect.
- A species or population occurring at a distant or separate location, and separated from other members of the same group.
- One of multiple propositions, any of which, if true, confirm the validity of another proposition (a disjunction).
Where does disjunct come from?
From dis- + Latin junctus (“joined”).
Words that rhyme with disjunct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disjunct.
Questions about saying disjunct
How do you pronounce disjunct?
Say dis-JUHNGKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disjunct?
Disjunct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGKT). Broken into parts: dis · JUHNGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say disjunct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/ and the British form is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.