How to pronounce disquisition
Say it like dis-kwuh-ZISH-un. Disquisition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dis
- kwuh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disquisition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disquisition
American and British speakers say disquisition in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kwih-ZISH-un.
What does disquisition mean?
- A methodical inquiry or investigation.
- A lengthy, formal discourse that analyzes or explains some topic; (loosely) a dissertation or treatise.
Where does disquisition come from?
Borrowed from French disquisition (“disquisition”), from Latin disquīsītiō (“inquiry, investigation”), from disquīrō (“to investigate”) (from dis- (prefix meaning ‘apart, asunder’) + quaerō (“to look for, seek; to inquire, question”)) + -ti
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Words that rhyme with disquisition
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Questions about saying disquisition
How do you pronounce disquisition?
Say dis-kwuh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disquisition?
Disquisition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dis · kwuh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say disquisition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.