How to Pronounce "dysfunctional"
word
/dɪsˈfəŋkʃənəɫ/
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl
/dɪsfˈʌŋkʃənəl/
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Describes something that does not work properly or as it should, especially a group, system, or relationship with serious problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪsˈfəŋkʃənəɫ/
British English
/dɪsfˈʌŋkʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl
UK
dis-FUNK-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
He comes from a dysfunctional family.
The company’s management team is dysfunctional.
A dysfunctional relationship can make people unhappy.
Our meetings are chaos because the team is so dysfunctional.