How to pronounce disrespectful
Say it like dis-rih-SPEKT-ful. Disrespectful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKT).
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- dis
- rih
- SPEKT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrespectful 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.
- SPEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disrespectful
American and British speakers say disrespectful in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/ in the US and /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-SPEKT-ful.
What does disrespectful mean?
- exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous“remarks disrespectful of the law”“disrespectful in the presence of his parents”
- neither feeling nor showing respect
Where does disrespectful come from?
From dis- + respectful.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with disrespectful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disrespectful.
Questions about saying disrespectful
How do you pronounce disrespectful?
Say dis-rih-SPEKT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrespectful?
Disrespectful has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKT). Broken into parts: dis · rih · SPEKT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say disrespectful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.