How to pronounce dislocate
Say it like dih-SLOH-kayt. Dislocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOH).
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- dih
- SLOH
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dislocate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dislocate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-sloh-KAYT.
What does dislocate mean?
- To put something out of its usual place.
- To emotionally jar, unsettle, or disorient.
- To (accidentally) dislodge a skeletal bone from its joint.
Where does dislocate come from?
From dis- + locate.
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Questions about saying dislocate
How do you pronounce dislocate?
Say dih-SLOH-kayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsloʊkeɪt/. In British English it is /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dislocate?
Dislocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOH). Broken into parts: dih · SLOH · kayt.
Is dislocate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ (dih-sloh-KAYT).