How to pronounce dislodge
Say it like dih-SLOJ. Dislodge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOJ).
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- dih
- SLOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dislodge 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.
- SLOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dislodge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-SLOJ.
What does dislodge mean?
- To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
- To move or go from a dwelling or former position.
- To force out of a secure or settled position.
Where does dislodge come from?
From Middle English disloggen, from Old French deslogier.
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Questions about saying dislodge
How do you pronounce dislodge?
Say dih-SLOJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈslɑdʒ/. In British English it is /dɪˈslɒdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dislodge?
Dislodge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLOJ). Broken into parts: dih · SLOJ.
Is dislodge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈslɒdʒ/ (dih-SLOJ).