How to pronounce disarmingly
Say it like dih-SAR-ming-lee. Disarmingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR).
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- dih
- SAR
- ming
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disarmingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disarmingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAH-ming-lee.
What does disarmingly mean?
- In a disarming manner.
Where does disarmingly come from?
From disarming + -ly.
Words that rhyme with disarmingly
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Questions about saying disarmingly
How do you pronounce disarmingly?
Say dih-SAR-ming-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑrmɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɑːmɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disarmingly?
Disarmingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR). Broken into parts: dih · SAR · ming · lee.
Is disarmingly 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 /dɪˈsɑːmɪŋli/ (dih-SAH-ming-lee).