How to pronounce disquietude
Say it like dih-SKWY-uh-tood. Disquietude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY).
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- dih
- SKWY
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disquietude 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disquietude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKWY-uh-tyood.
What does disquietude mean?
- A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.“in utter disquietude touching such an issue”
- A fear or an instance of uneasiness.
Where does disquietude come from?
From dis- + quietude.
Questions about saying disquietude
How do you pronounce disquietude?
Say dih-SKWY-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskwaɪətud/. In British English it is /dɪˈskwaɪətjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disquietude?
Disquietude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY). Broken into parts: dih · SKWY · uh · tood.
Is disquietude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɪˈskwaɪətjuːd/ (dih-SKWY-uh-tyood).