How to pronounce disrespectfully
Say it like dis-rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee. Disrespectfully has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKT).
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- dis
- rih
- SPEKT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrespectfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disrespectfully
American and British speakers say disrespectfully in essentially the same way: /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/ in the US and /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee.
What does disrespectfully mean?
- In a disrespectful manner; with a lack of respect.
Where does disrespectfully come from?
From disrespectful + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying disrespectfully
How do you pronounce disrespectfully?
Say dis-rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/. In British English it is /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrespectfully?
Disrespectfully has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKT). Broken into parts: dis · rih · SPEKT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say disrespectfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/ and the British form is /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.