How to pronounce disyllabic
Say it like dy-sih-LAB-ik. Disyllabic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAB).
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- dy
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disyllabic
American and British speakers say disyllabic in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-sih-LAB-ik.
What does disyllabic mean?
- Comprising two syllables.
- A word consisting of two syllables.
Where does disyllabic come from?
Borrowed from French dissyllabique, from Latin disyllabus, equivalent to di- + syllabic.
Questions about saying disyllabic
How do you pronounce disyllabic?
Say dy-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disyllabic?
Disyllabic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAB). Broken into parts: dy · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say disyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪsɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.