How to pronounce disunity
Say it like dih-SYOO-nuh-tee. Disunity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO).
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- dih
- SYOO
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disunity 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disunity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SYOO-nih-tee.
What does disunity mean?
- The lack of unity or cohesion.
Where does disunity come from?
From dis- + unity.
Words that rhyme with disunity
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Questions about saying disunity
How do you pronounce disunity?
Say dih-SYOO-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsjunəti/. In British English it is /dɪˈsjuːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disunity?
Disunity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SYOO · nuh · tee.
Is disunity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈsjuːnɪti/ (dih-SYOO-nih-tee).