How to pronounce disastrophe
Say it like dih-ZAS-truh-fee. Disastrophe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAS).
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- dih
- ZAS
- truh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disastrophe 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.
- ZASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disastrophe
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-ZAH-struh-fee.
What does disastrophe mean?
- A disastrous catastrophe.
Where does disastrophe come from?
Blend of disaster + catastrophe.
Words that rhyme with disastrophe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disastrophe.
Questions about saying disastrophe
How do you pronounce disastrophe?
Say dih-ZAS-truh-fee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzæstrəfi/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɑːstrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disastrophe?
Disastrophe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAS). Broken into parts: dih · ZAS · truh · fee.
Is disastrophe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /dɪˈzɑːstrəfi/ (dih-ZAH-struh-fee).