How to pronounce disadvantage
Say it like dis-ud-VAN-tij. Disadvantage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN).
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- dis
- ud
- VAN
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disadvantage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disadvantage
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dis-ud-VAHN-tij.
What does disadvantage mean?
- the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
- put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm“This rule clearly disadvantages me”
Where does disadvantage come from?
From Middle English disavauntage, from Old French desavantage.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying disadvantage
How do you pronounce disadvantage?
Say dis-ud-VAN-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disadvantage?
Disadvantage has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN). Broken into parts: dis · ud · VAN · tij.
Is disadvantage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ (dis-ud-VAHN-tij).