How to pronounce disengaged
Say it like dih-sin-GAYJD. Disengaged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJD).
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- dih
- sin
- GAYJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disengaged 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disengaged
American and British speakers say disengaged in essentially the same way: /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in the US and /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sin-GAYJD.
What does disengaged mean?
- simple past and past participle of disengage How to pronounce disengage
- Not engaged; at leisure; free from occupation or attachment; unconnected; detached.
- Not (socially) engaged; available, free.
Where does disengaged come from?
From disengage + -ed.
Words that rhyme with disengaged
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Questions about saying disengaged
How do you pronounce disengaged?
Say dih-sin-GAYJD. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/. In British English it is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disengaged?
Disengaged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJD). Broken into parts: dih · sin · GAYJD.
Do Americans and Brits say disengaged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ and the British form is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.