How to pronounce disorient
Say it like dih-SOR-ee-ent. Disorient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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US American/dɪˈsɔriˌɛnt/dih-SOR-ee-ent
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- dih
- SOR
- ee
- ent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorient 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- entGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does disorient mean?
verb
- To cause to lose orientation or direction.
- To confuse or befuddle.
Where does disorient come from?
Borrowed from French désorienter.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with disorient
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Questions about saying disorient
How do you pronounce disorient?
Say dih-SOR-ee-ent. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɔriˌɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorient?
Disorient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: dih · SOR · ee · ent.