How to pronounce disappear
Say it like dis-uh-PEER. Disappear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER).
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- dis
- uh
- PEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappear 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-uh-PEER.
Other ways to say disappear
Disappear also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dis-uh-PEER /ˌdɪsəˈpir/
What does disappear mean?
- get lost, as without warning or explanation“He disappeared without a trace”
- become invisible or unnoticeable“The effect vanished when day broke”
- cease to exist“An entire civilization vanished”
Where does disappear come from?
Displaced native Old English cwincan, whose causative persists as quench (“put out (fire)”).
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Words that rhyme with disappear
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Questions about saying disappear
How do you pronounce disappear?
Say dis-uh-PEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappear?
Disappear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PEER.
Is disappear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə/ (dis-uh-PEER).