How to pronounce dysfunctions
Say it like dis-FUHNGK-shunz. Dysfunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK).
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- dis
- FUHNGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysfunctions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dysfunctions
American and British speakers say dysfunctions in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/ in the US and /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-FUHNGK-shunz.
What does dysfunctions mean?
- plural of dysfunction How to pronounce dysfunction
Questions about saying dysfunctions
How do you pronounce dysfunctions?
Say dis-FUHNGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysfunctions?
Dysfunctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: dis · FUHNGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say dysfunctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.