How to pronounce disorganized
Say it like dih-SOR-guh-nyzd. Disorganized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- dih
- SOR
- guh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorganized 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.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disorganized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAW-guh-nyzd.
What does disorganized mean?
- Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.
- Lacking skills for organizing one's affairs.“He is quite disorganized and has difficulty planning his day or remembering when his homework is due.”
- In a state of disruption of orderly psychological functioning; engaging in behavior that is chaotic, self-contradictory, or out of keeping with reality; (of a mental illness) poorly controlled and leading to a disorganized state.
- simple past and past participle of disorganize How to pronounce disorganize
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Words that rhyme with disorganized
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Questions about saying disorganized
How do you pronounce disorganized?
Say dih-SOR-guh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɔːɡənaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorganized?
Disorganized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · guh · nyzd.
Is disorganized 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 /dɪˈsɔːɡənaɪzd/ (dih-SAW-guh-nyzd).