How to pronounce disembarrass
Say it like dis-em-BAR-us. Disembarrass has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAR).
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- dis
- em
- BAR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disembarrass 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.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disembarrass
American and British speakers say disembarrass in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-em-BAR-us.
What does disembarrass mean?
- To get (someone) out of a difficult or embarrassing situation; to free (someone) from the embarrassment (of a situation); (often reflexive) to relieve (someone of a burden, item of clothing, etc.).
Where does disembarrass come from?
From dis- + embarrass.
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Questions about saying disembarrass
How do you pronounce disembarrass?
Say dis-em-BAR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disembarrass?
Disembarrass has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAR). Broken into parts: dis · em · BAR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say disembarrass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɛmˈbærəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.