How to pronounce disgrace
Say it like dis-GRAYS. Disgrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYS).
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- dis
- GRAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgrace 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.
- GRAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disgrace
American and British speakers say disgrace in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡreɪs/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡreɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRAYS.
What does disgrace mean?
- a state of dishonor“one mistake brought shame to all his family”“suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison”
- bring shame or dishonor upon“he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime”
- reduce in worth or character, usually verbally“She tends to put down younger women colleagues”“His critics took him down after the lecture”
- damage the reputation of“This newspaper story discredits the politicians”
Where does disgrace come from?
From Middle French disgracier.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with disgrace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disgrace.
Questions about saying disgrace
How do you pronounce disgrace?
Say dis-GRAYS. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡreɪs/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡreɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgrace?
Disgrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYS). Broken into parts: dis · GRAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say disgrace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡreɪs/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡreɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.