How to pronounce disutility
Say it like dis-yoo-TIL-ih-tee. Disutility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL).
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- dis
- yoo
- TIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disutility 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disutility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-yoo-TIL-ih-tee.
What does disutility mean?
- uselessness, a lack of utility
- negative utility
- illbeing
Where does disutility come from?
From dis- + utility.
Words that rhyme with disutility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disutility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying disutility
How do you pronounce disutility?
Say dis-yoo-TIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsjuˈtɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsjuːˈtɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disutility?
Disutility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL). Broken into parts: dis · yoo · TIL · ih · tee.
Is disutility 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 /ˌdɪsjuːˈtɪlɪti/ (dis-yoo-TIL-ih-tee).