How to Pronounce Disco

To pronounce "disco", say DISC-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪskəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

disco

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdɪskəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disco”

"disco" has 2 syllables: disc-o. It rhymes with cisco and nabisco, if that helps it stick.

What does disco mean?

noun

  1. A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

verb

  1. To dance disco-style dances.
  2. To go to discotheques.

noun

  1. (slightly obsolete) A nightclub where dancing takes place.

Synonyms

clubnightclubdisco

Words that rhyme with disco

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cisconabiscosyscokiscobriscoechriscoecomdiscofranciscogeniscokriskoliscolisko

Related words

discothequenightclubclubglovedrivediskmailboxdisc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disco"?▾

"Disco" has 2 syllables: disc · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "disco"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disco" is /ˈdɪskəʊ/.

What does "disco" mean?▾

Disco: A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

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