How to pronounce disk
Say it like DISK. Disk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DISK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disk
American and British speakers say disk in essentially the same way: /dɪsk/ in the US and /dɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DISK.
What does disk mean?
- A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.“A coin is a disk of metal.”
- A two-dimensional geometric region, the set of points bounded by a circle.
- Something resembling a disk.“Venus' disk cut off light from the Sun.”
- To harrow.
- To move towards, or operate at, zero blade pitch, orienting the propeller blades face-on to the oncoming airstream and maximizing the drag generated by the propeller.
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Words that rhyme with disk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disk.
Words that sound like disk
Questions about saying disk
How do you pronounce disk?
Say DISK. The American pronunciation is /dɪsk/. In British English it is /dɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disk?
Disk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DISK.
Do Americans and Brits say disk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsk/ and the British form is /dɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as disk?
Disk sounds the same as disc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.