How to pronounce disappearances
Say it like dis-uh-PEER-un-siz. Disappearances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER).
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- dis
- uh
- PEER
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappearances 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappearances
American and British speakers say disappearances in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrənsɪz/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-PEER-un-siz.
Other ways to say disappearances
Disappearances also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dis-uh-PEE-run-siz /ˌdɪsəˈpirənsɪz/
What does disappearances mean?
- plural of disappearance How to pronounce disappearance
Questions about saying disappearances
How do you pronounce disappearances?
Say dis-uh-PEER-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappearances?
Disappearances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PEER · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say disappearances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.