How to pronounce disunion
Say it like dih-SYOO-nyun. Disunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO).
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- dih
- SYOO
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disunion 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.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disunion
American and British speakers say disunion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsjunjən/ in the US and /dɪˈsjuːnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SYOO-nyun.
What does disunion mean?
- Separation (disintegration) of a union; lack of union where union would be desirable.
Where does disunion come from?
From Middle French désunion.
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Words that rhyme with disunion
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Questions about saying disunion
How do you pronounce disunion?
Say dih-SYOO-nyun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsjunjən/. In British English it is /dɪˈsjuːnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disunion?
Disunion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SYOO · nyun.
Do Americans and Brits say disunion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsjunjən/ and the British form is /dɪˈsjuːnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.