How to pronounce disquaire
Say it like dih-SKEH-er. Disquaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEH).
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- dih
- SKEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disquaire 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.
- SKEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disquaire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAIR.
What does disquaire mean?
- A disc jockey, especially one in a French-speaking country.
Where does disquaire come from?
Borrowed, with a change in meaning, from French disquaire (“record dealer; record shop”).
Words that rhyme with disquaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disquaire.
Questions about saying disquaire
How do you pronounce disquaire?
Say dih-SKEH-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɛɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disquaire?
Disquaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEH). Broken into parts: dih · SKEH · er.
Is disquaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /dɪˈskɛə/ (dih-SKAIR).