How to pronounce disappeared
Say it like dis-uh-PEERD. Disappeared has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEERD).
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- dis
- uh
- PEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappeared 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.
- PEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappeared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-uh-PEERD.
Other ways to say disappeared
Disappeared also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dis-uh-PEERD /ˌdɪsəˈpird/
What does disappeared mean?
- Caused to disappear by someone, often for political reasons.
- A desaparecido.
- simple past and past participle of disappear How to pronounce disappear
Words that rhyme with disappeared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disappeared.
Questions about saying disappeared
How do you pronounce disappeared?
Say dis-uh-PEERD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappeared?
Disappeared has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEERD). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PEERD.
Is disappeared 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 /ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd/ (dis-uh-PEERD).