How to pronounce disgraceful
Say it like dis-GRAYS-ful. Disgraceful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYS).
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- dis
- GRAYS
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgraceful 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.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disgraceful
American and British speakers say disgraceful in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRAYS-ful.
What does disgraceful mean?
- Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.
- Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
Where does disgraceful come from?
From disgrace + -ful.
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Questions about saying disgraceful
How do you pronounce disgraceful?
Say dis-GRAYS-ful. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgraceful?
Disgraceful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYS). Broken into parts: dis · GRAYS · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say disgraceful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.