How to pronounce disembark
Say it like dis-im-BARK. Disembark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BARK).
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- dis
- im
- BARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disembark 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.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of disembark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-im-BAHK.
What does disembark mean?
- To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore“The general disembarked the troops.”
- To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or aircraft.
- To go ashore from (a boat); to leave (a train or aircraft)“We disembarked the ferry.”
Where does disembark come from?
From dis- + embark.
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Questions about saying disembark
How do you pronounce disembark?
Say dis-im-BARK. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑrk/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disembark?
Disembark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BARK). Broken into parts: dis · im · BARK.
Is disembark 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 /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk/ (dis-im-BAHK).