How to Pronounce Dysfunctional

To pronounce "dysfunctional", say DYSFUNCT-ion-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DYSFUNCT-ion-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “dysfunctional”

"dysfunctional" has 3 syllables: dysfunct-ion-al. It rhymes with functional and junctional, if that helps it stick.

What does dysfunctional mean?

adjective

  1. Not performing its proper or intended function.
  2. Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

Antonyms

eufunctionalfunctional

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Words that rhyme with dysfunctional

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functionaljunctional

Related words

maladaptivenonadaptiveimpaireddefectivefaultymalfunctioningflawedinefficient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dysfunctional"?▾

"Dysfunctional" has 3 syllables: dysfunct · ion · al.

What does "dysfunctional" mean?▾

Dysfunctional: Not performing its proper or intended function.

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