How to pronounce disappearing
Say it like dis-uh-PEER-ing. Disappearing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER).
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- dis
- uh
- PEER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappearing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappearing
American and British speakers say disappearing in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-PEER-ing.
Other ways to say disappearing
Disappearing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dis-uh-PEE-ring /ˌdɪsəˈpirɪŋ/
What does disappearing mean?
- the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
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Words that rhyme with disappearing
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Questions about saying disappearing
How do you pronounce disappearing?
Say dis-uh-PEER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappearing?
Disappearing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PEER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say disappearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.