How to Pronounce Disgruntled

To pronounce "disgruntled", say DISGR-untl-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

disgruntled

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disgruntled”

"disgruntled" has 3 syllables: disgr-untl-ed. It rhymes with tunneled and tunnelled, if that helps it stick.

What does disgruntled mean?

verb

  1. To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

adjective

  1. Unhappy; dissatisfied
  2. Frustrated.

Antonyms

gruntledsatisfied

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Words that rhyme with disgruntled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tunneledtunnelledfunneleduntilledfunnelled

Related words

discontentdiscontenteddissatisfieddispleaseddisaffectedunhappyfrustratedannoyed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disgruntled"?▾

"Disgruntled" has 3 syllables: disgr · untl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "disgruntled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disgruntled" is /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/.

What does "disgruntled" mean?▾

Disgruntled: To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

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