How to pronounce disrespects
Say it like dis-rih-SPEKTS. Disrespects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKTS).
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- dis
- rih
- SPEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrespects 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.
- SPEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of disrespects
American and British speakers say disrespects in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/ in the US and /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-SPEKTS.
What does disrespects mean?
- plural of disrespect How to pronounce disrespect
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disrespect How to pronounce disrespect
Questions about saying disrespects
How do you pronounce disrespects?
Say dis-rih-SPEKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrespects?
Disrespects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEKTS). Broken into parts: dis · rih · SPEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say disrespects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.