How to pronounce disruptions
Say it like dis-RUHP-shunz. Disruptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- dis
- RUHP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disruptions 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.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disruptions
American and British speakers say disruptions in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/ in the US and /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-RUHP-shunz.
What does disruptions mean?
- plural of disruption How to pronounce disruption
Questions about saying disruptions
How do you pronounce disruptions?
Say dis-RUHP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disruptions?
Disruptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: dis · RUHP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say disruptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪsˈrʌpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.