How to pronounce disparity
Say it like dih-SPER-uh-tee. Disparity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- dih
- SPER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disparity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disparity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPAR-ih-tee.
What does disparity mean?
- The state of being unequal; difference.
- Incongruity.
Where does disparity come from?
From Middle French disparité, from Latin disparitātem, accusative of disparitās, from dispār + -tās, from dis- + pār.
Words that rhyme with disparity
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Questions about saying disparity
How do you pronounce disparity?
Say dih-SPER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛrəti/. In British English it is /dɪˈspærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disparity?
Disparity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: dih · SPER · uh · tee.
Is disparity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈspærɪti/ (dih-SPAR-ih-tee).