How to pronounce disjunctive
Say it like dis-JUHNGK-tiv. Disjunctive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK).
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- dis
- JUHNGK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disjunctive 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.
- JUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disjunctive
American and British speakers say disjunctive in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ in the US and /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-JUHNGK-tiv.
What does disjunctive mean?
- Not connected; separated.
- Not used in immediate conjunction with the verb of which the pronoun is the subject.
- Tending to join (two clauses), but in a way that conveys a disjunct within the conjoined relationship.“The words "but" and "or" are disjunctive conjunctions.”
- A disjunction.
- A disjunct.
Where does disjunctive come from?
From Middle English disjunctief, disjunctyf, from Middle French disjunctif and Latin disjunctīvus (“placed in opposition”).
Words that rhyme with disjunctive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disjunctive.
Questions about saying disjunctive
How do you pronounce disjunctive?
Say dis-JUHNGK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/. In British English it is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disjunctive?
Disjunctive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JUHNGK). Broken into parts: dis · JUHNGK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say disjunctive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ and the British form is /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.