How to pronounce derangement
Say it like dih-RAYNJ-munt. Derangement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJ).
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- dih
- RAYNJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derangement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of derangement
American and British speakers say derangement in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAYNJ-munt.
What does derangement mean?
- The property of being deranged.
- An act or instance of deranging.
- A permutation of a set such that no element is in its previous position.
Where does derangement come from?
Borrowed from French dérangement, equivalent to derange + -ment.
Words that rhyme with derangement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derangement.
Questions about saying derangement
How do you pronounce derangement?
Say dih-RAYNJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derangement?
Derangement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNJ). Broken into parts: dih · RAYNJ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say derangement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.