How to Pronounce Disconnect

To pronounce "disconnect", say DISC-onn-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪskəˈnɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪskəˈnɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disconnect”

"disconnect" has 3 syllables: disc-onn-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does disconnect mean?

noun

  1. A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.
  2. A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.

verb

  1. To sever or interrupt a connection.
  2. Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.

Synonyms

disconnector

Antonyms

connect

Words that rhyme with disconnect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

unplugdisconnectiondecouplingdecoupledisengagementremovedissociatedetach

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disconnect"?▾

"Disconnect" has 3 syllables: disc · onn · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "disconnect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disconnect" is /dɪskəˈnɛkt/.

What does "disconnect" mean?▾

Disconnect: A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

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