How to pronounce disordered
Say it like dih-SOR-derd. Disordered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
- dih
- SOR
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disordered 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.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disordered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAW-dud.
What does disordered mean?
- simple past and past participle of disorder How to pronounce disorder
- Chaotic; without clear order; in a state of disorder.
- in an incorrect or unexpected order.
- Deranged.
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Words that rhyme with disordered
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Questions about saying disordered
How do you pronounce disordered?
Say dih-SOR-derd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔrdɚd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɔːdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disordered?
Disordered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · derd.
Is disordered 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 /dɪˈsɔːdəd/ (dih-SAW-dud).