How to pronounce disarming
Say it like dih-SAR-ming. Disarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR).
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- dih
- SAR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disarming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disarming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAH-ming.
What does disarming mean?
- Charming; likely to put one at ease.
- present participle and gerund of disarm
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Words that rhyme with disarming
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Questions about saying disarming
How do you pronounce disarming?
Say dih-SAR-ming. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disarming?
Disarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR). Broken into parts: dih · SAR · ming.
Is disarming 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 /dɪˈsɑːmɪŋ/ (dih-SAH-ming).