How to pronounce disregarding
Say it like dis-rih-GAR-ding. Disregarding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAR).
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- dis
- rih
- GAR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disregarding 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.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disregarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-rih-GAH-ding.
What does disregarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of disregard How to pronounce disregard
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Questions about saying disregarding
How do you pronounce disregarding?
Say dis-rih-GAR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disregarding?
Disregarding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAR). Broken into parts: dis · rih · GAR · ding.
Is disregarding 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 /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ (dis-rih-GAH-ding).