How to pronounce disrespected
Say it like dis-rih-SPEK-tid. Disrespected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- dis
- rih
- SPEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrespected 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disrespected
American and British speakers say disrespected in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-SPEK-tid.
What does disrespected mean?
- simple past and past participle of disrespect How to pronounce disrespect
Words that rhyme with disrespected
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disrespected.
Questions about saying disrespected
How do you pronounce disrespected?
Say dis-rih-SPEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrespected?
Disrespected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: dis · rih · SPEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say disrespected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.