How to pronounce disbarment
Say it like dis-BAR-munt. Disbarment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- dis
- BAR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disbarment 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.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disbarment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BAH-munt.
What does disbarment mean?
- The disqualification of a lawyer from membership in a bar association, usually as punishment for wrongdoing; the result of being disbarred.
Where does disbarment come from?
From disbar + -ment.
Words that rhyme with disbarment
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Questions about saying disbarment
How do you pronounce disbarment?
Say dis-BAR-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsˈbɑrmənt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɑːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disbarment?
Disbarment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: dis · BAR · munt.
Is disbarment 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 /dɪsˈbɑːmənt/ (dis-BAH-munt).