How to pronounce disquiet
Say it like dih-SKWY-ut. Disquiet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY).
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- dih
- SKWY
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disquiet 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.
- SKWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disquiet
American and British speakers say disquiet in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskwaɪət/ in the US and /dɪˈskwaɪət/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKWY-ut.
What does disquiet mean?
- Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind
- To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.“He felt disquieted by the lack of interest the child had shown.”
Where does disquiet come from?
From dis- + quiet.
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Questions about saying disquiet
How do you pronounce disquiet?
Say dih-SKWY-ut. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskwaɪət/. In British English it is /dɪˈskwaɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disquiet?
Disquiet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY). Broken into parts: dih · SKWY · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say disquiet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskwaɪət/ and the British form is /dɪˈskwaɪət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.