How to pronounce disowned
Say it like dih-SOHND. Disowned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHND).
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- dih
- SOHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disowned 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.
- SOHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of disowned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SOHND.
What does disowned mean?
- simple past and past participle of disown How to pronounce disown
Words that rhyme with disowned
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Questions about saying disowned
How do you pronounce disowned?
Say dih-SOHND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsoʊnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsəʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disowned?
Disowned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHND). Broken into parts: dih · SOHND.
Is disowned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈsəʊnd/ (dih-SOHND).