To pronounce "disinfectant", say DIS-inf-ect-ant — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
disinfectant
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DIS-inf-ect-ant
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"disinfectant" has 4 syllables: dis-inf-ect-ant. It rhymes with expectant and sectant, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Disinfectant" has 4 syllables: dis · inf · ect · ant.
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