How to pronounce disincorporate
Say it like dis-ing-KOR-puh-rayt. Disincorporate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR).
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- dis
- ing
- KOR
- puh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disincorporate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disincorporate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-ing-KAW-puh-rayt.
What does disincorporate mean?
- To deprive of corporate rights.
- To revoke the charter of an incorporated town or city.“Four towns in the Quabbin Valley were disincorporated, and their residents relocated, to create a reservoir.”
- Separated from, or not included in, a corporation; disincorporated.
Where does disincorporate come from?
From dis- + incorporate.
Questions about saying disincorporate
How do you pronounce disincorporate?
Say dis-ing-KOR-puh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪŋˈkɔrpəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪŋˈkɔːpəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disincorporate?
Disincorporate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR). Broken into parts: dis · ing · KOR · puh · rayt.
Is disincorporate 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 /ˌdɪsɪŋˈkɔːpəreɪt/ (dis-ing-KAW-puh-rayt).