How to Pronounce Disquiet

To pronounce "disquiet", say DISQ-uiet — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkwaɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsˈkwaɪət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disquiet”

"disquiet" has 2 syllables: disq-uiet. It rhymes with quiet and riot, if that helps it stick.

What does disquiet mean?

noun

  1. Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind

verb

  1. To make (someone or something) worried or anxious.

    “He felt disquieted by the lack of interest the child had shown.”

adjective

  1. Deprived of quiet; impatient, restless, uneasy.

Synonyms

anxietydisturbancerestlessnessuneasinessunquietunsettle

Words that rhyme with disquiet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quietriotgriot

Related words

uneaseuneasinessperturbtroublecarkanxiousnessdisorderdistract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disquiet"?▾

"Disquiet" has 2 syllables: disq · uiet.

What is the IPA transcription of "disquiet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disquiet" is /dɪsˈkwaɪət/.

What does "disquiet" mean?▾

Disquiet: Lack of quiet; absence of tranquility in body or mind

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