How to pronounce disregard
Say it like dis-rih-GARD. Disregard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GARD).
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- dis
- rih
- GARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disregard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of disregard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-rih-GAHD.
What does disregard mean?
- lack of attention and due care
- willful lack of care and attention
- refuse to acknowledge“She cut him dead at the meeting”
- bar from attention or consideration“She dismissed his advances”
- give little or no attention to“Disregard the errors”
Where does disregard come from?
From dis- + regard. Compare misregard.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with disregard
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Questions about saying disregard
How do you pronounce disregard?
Say dis-rih-GARD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disregard?
Disregard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GARD). Broken into parts: dis · rih · GARD.
Is disregard 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 /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ (dis-rih-GAHD).