How to pronounce disunite
Say it like dih-syoo-NYTE. Disunite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE).
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- dih
- syoo
- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disunite 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.
- syooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disunite
American and British speakers say disunite in essentially the same way: /dɪsjuˈnaɪt/ in the US and /dɪsjuːˈnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-syoo-NYTE.
What does disunite mean?
- To cause disagreement or alienation among or within.
- To separate, sever, or split.
- To disintegrate; to come apart.
Where does disunite come from?
From dis- + unite.
Words that rhyme with disunite
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Questions about saying disunite
How do you pronounce disunite?
Say dih-syoo-NYTE. The American pronunciation is /dɪsjuˈnaɪt/. In British English it is /dɪsjuːˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disunite?
Disunite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYTE). Broken into parts: dih · syoo · NYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say disunite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsjuˈnaɪt/ and the British form is /dɪsjuːˈnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.