How to Pronounce "discomfiture"
word
dɪsˈkʊmfɪtʃə
diss-KUHM-fi-chuh
dɪskˈɒmfɪtʃɐ
diss-KOM-fi-chuh
Definition
A feeling of confusion, embarrassment, or discomfort, especially in a social situation when things do not go as planned.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkʊmfɪtʃə
British English
dɪskˈɒmfɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-KUHM-fi-chuh
UK
diss-KOM-fi-chuh
Listen in Context
His sudden question caused her obvious discomfiture.
There was a moment of discomfiture when no one knew how to respond.
Her discomfiture was clear when she dropped her notes onstage.
He tried to hide his discomfiture, but everyone noticed his red face.