How to pronounce dysphony
Say it like DIS-fuh-nee. Dysphony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- fuh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysphony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dysphony
American and British speakers say dysphony in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪsfəni/ in the US and /ˈdɪsfəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-fuh-nee.
What does dysphony mean?
- Dated form of dysphonia.
Where does dysphony come from?
From dys- + -phony.
Questions about saying dysphony
How do you pronounce dysphony?
Say DIS-fuh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsfəni/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysphony?
Dysphony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · fuh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say dysphony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪsfəni/ and the British form is /ˈdɪsfəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.