How to pronounce disorganize
Say it like dih-SOR-guh-nyze. Disorganize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- dih
- SOR
- guh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorganize 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disorganize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAW-guh-nyze.
What does disorganize mean?
- To make less organized; to reduce to chaos.“The arrival of her new baby would inevitably disorganize her life.”
Where does disorganize come from?
From French désorganiser, equivalent to dis- + organize.
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Words that rhyme with disorganize
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Questions about saying disorganize
How do you pronounce disorganize?
Say dih-SOR-guh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔrɡəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɔːɡəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorganize?
Disorganize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · guh · nyze.
Is disorganize 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 /dɪˈsɔːɡəˌnaɪz/ (dih-SAW-guh-nyze).