How to pronounce disorderly
Say it like dih-SOR-der-lee. Disorderly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- dih
- SOR
- der
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorderly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disorderly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAW-duh-lee.
What does disorderly mean?
- Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.“The books and papers are in a disorderly state.”
- Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
- Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.“disorderly people; disorderly assemblies”
- A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
- In a confused or lawless manner.
Where does disorderly come from?
From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying disorderly
How do you pronounce disorderly?
Say dih-SOR-der-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔrdɚli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɔːdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorderly?
Disorderly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · der · lee.
Is disorderly 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 /dɪˈsɔːdəli/ (dih-SAW-duh-lee).