How to pronounce disparagingly
Say it like dih-SPER-ih-jing-lee. Disparagingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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US American/dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/dih-SPER-ih-jing-lee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- dih
- SPER
- ih
- jing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disparagingly 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.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does disparagingly mean?
adverb
- Insultingly.“The candidate spoke of his opponent disparagingly.”
Where does disparagingly come from?
From disparaging + -ly.
Questions about saying disparagingly
How do you pronounce disparagingly?
Say dih-SPER-ih-jing-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disparagingly?
Disparagingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: dih · SPER · ih · jing · lee.