How to pronounce disappearance
Say it like dis-uh-PIR-uns. Disappearance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIR).
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- dis
- uh
- PIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappearance 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.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disappearance
American and British speakers say disappearance in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpɪərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-PEER-runs.
Other ways to say disappearance
Disappearance also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dis-uh-PEE-runs /ˌdɪsəˈpirəns/
What does disappearance mean?
- the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
- the event of passing out of sight
- gradually ceasing to be visible
Where does disappearance come from?
From disappear + -ance.
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Words that rhyme with disappearance
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Questions about saying disappearance
How do you pronounce disappearance?
Say dis-uh-PIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpɪərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappearance?
Disappearance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIR). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PIR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say disappearance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpɪərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.