How to pronounce disrecommend
Say it like dis-rek-uh-MEND. Disrecommend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEND).
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- dis
- rek
- uh
- MEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrecommend 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.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of disrecommend
American and British speakers say disrecommend in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/ in the US and /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rek-uh-MEND.
What does disrecommend mean?
- To recommend the opposite or negation of; to advise against.
Where does disrecommend come from?
From dis- + recommend.
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Questions about saying disrecommend
How do you pronounce disrecommend?
Say dis-rek-uh-MEND. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrecommend?
Disrecommend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEND). Broken into parts: dis · rek · uh · MEND.
Do Americans and Brits say disrecommend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsrɛkəˈmɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.