How to pronounce disrepair
Say it like dis-rih-PEH-er. Disrepair has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEH).
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- dis
- rih
- PEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrepair 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.
- PEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disrepair
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-rih-PAIR.
What does disrepair mean?
- The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.“The sewing machine is in disrepair.”
- To get into a state of disrepair.
Where does disrepair come from?
From dis- + repair.
Words that rhyme with disrepair
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disrepair.
Questions about saying disrepair
How do you pronounce disrepair?
Say dis-rih-PEH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrepair?
Disrepair has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEH). Broken into parts: dis · rih · PEH · er.
Is disrepair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛə/ (dis-rih-PAIR).