How to Pronounce "disheartening"
word
dis-HAR-t'n-ing
dish-AH-t'n-ing
Definition
Making you lose hope, confidence, or motivation; something that makes you feel discouraged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsˈhɑɹtnɪŋ/, /dɪsˈhɑɹtənɪŋ
British English
dɪshˈɑːtənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-HAR-t'n-ing
UK
dish-AH-t'n-ing
Listen in Context
The results were disheartening.
It was disheartening to see so much trash in the park.
Her words were very disheartening.
It's pretty disheartening when your efforts go unnoticed.