How to Pronounce Disconsolate

To pronounce "disconsolate", say DISC-ons-ol-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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12

Letters

/dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disconsolate

"disconsolate" has 5 syllables: disc-ons-ol-at-e.

What does disconsolate mean?

noun

  1. Disconsolateness.

adjective

  1. Cheerless, dreary.

    I opened my eyes to this disconsolate day.

  2. Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

    For weeks after the death of her cat she was disconsolate.

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How many syllables are in "disconsolate"?

"Disconsolate" has 5 syllables: disc · ons · ol · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disconsolate"?

The IPA transcription of "disconsolate" is /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/.

What does "disconsolate" mean?

Disconsolate: Disconsolateness.

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