How to pronounce disembarkation
Say it like dis-em-bar-KAY-shun. Disembarkation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- dis
- em
- bar
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disembarkation 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.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- barKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disembarkation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-im-bah-KAY-shun.
What does disembarkation mean?
- The act of disembarking.
Where does disembarkation come from?
From dis- + embarkation or disembark + -ation.
Words that rhyme with disembarkation
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Questions about saying disembarkation
How do you pronounce disembarkation?
Say dis-em-bar-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disembarkation?
Disembarkation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dis · em · bar · KAY · shun.
Is disembarkation 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 /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ (dis-im-bah-KAY-shun).