How to pronounce disorientation
Say it like dih-sor-ee-in-TAY-shun. Disorientation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY).
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- dih
- sor
- ee
- in
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disorientation 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay 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 disorientation
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: dih-saw-reern-TAY-shun.
What does disorientation mean?
- the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.
- a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity.
- a delusion.
Where does disorientation come from?
From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.
Words that rhyme with disorientation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disorientation.
Questions about saying disorientation
How do you pronounce disorientation?
Say dih-sor-ee-in-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsɔriɪnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌsɔːrɪənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disorientation?
Disorientation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TAY). Broken into parts: dih · sor · ee · in · TAY · shun.
Is disorientation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /dɪˌsɔːrɪənˈteɪʃən/ (dih-saw-reern-TAY-shun).