How to pronounce disorder
Say it like dih-SOR-der. Disorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- dih
- SOR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disorder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAW-duh.
What does disorder mean?
- a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning“the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder”“everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time”
- a condition in which things are not in their expected places“the files are in complete disorder”
- a disturbance of the peace or of public order
- disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed“She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill”
- bring disorder to
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Words that rhyme with disorder
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Questions about saying disorder
How do you pronounce disorder?
Say dih-SOR-der. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorder?
Disorder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · der.
Is disorder 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 /dɪˈsɔːdə/ (dih-SAW-duh).