How to pronounce disorganization
Say it like dih-sor-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. Disorganization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- dih
- sor
- guh
- nuh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorganization 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.
- sorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disorganization
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-saw-guh-ny-ZAY-shun.
What does disorganization mean?
- The act of disorganizing; destruction of system.
- The state of being disorganized“the disorganization of the body, or of government”
Where does disorganization come from?
From French désorganiser.
Words that rhyme with disorganization
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Questions about saying disorganization
How do you pronounce disorganization?
Say dih-sor-guh-nuh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌsɔːɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorganization?
Disorganization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: dih · sor · guh · nuh · ZAY · shun.
Is disorganization 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 /dɪˌsɔːɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (dih-saw-guh-ny-ZAY-shun).