How to pronounce disgorgement
Say it like dis-GORJ-munt. Disgorgement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GORJ).
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- dis
- GORJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgorgement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GORJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disgorgement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-GAWJ-munt.
What does disgorgement mean?
- An act of disgorging (giving something up involuntarily).
Where does disgorgement come from?
From disgorge + -ment.
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Questions about saying disgorgement
How do you pronounce disgorgement?
Say dis-GORJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡɔrdʒmənt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgorgement?
Disgorgement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GORJ). Broken into parts: dis · GORJ · munt.
Is disgorgement 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 /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒmənt/ (dis-GAWJ-munt).