How to pronounce disgraced
Say it like dis-GRAYST. Disgraced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYST).
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- dis
- GRAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgraced 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.
- GRAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disgraced
American and British speakers say disgraced in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡreɪst/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡreɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRAYST.
What does disgraced mean?
- simple past and past participle of disgrace How to pronounce disgrace
- Having been disgraced; having a damaged reputation.“a disgraced politician”
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Words that rhyme with disgraced
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Questions about saying disgraced
How do you pronounce disgraced?
Say dis-GRAYST. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡreɪst/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡreɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgraced?
Disgraced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYST). Broken into parts: dis · GRAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say disgraced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡreɪst/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡreɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.