How to pronounce disturbances
Say it like dih-STUR-bun-suz. Disturbances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- dih
- STUR
- bun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disturbances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disturbances
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STUR-bun-suz.
What does disturbances mean?
- plural of disturbance How to pronounce disturbance
Questions about saying disturbances
How do you pronounce disturbances?
Say dih-STUR-bun-suz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɝbənsəz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɜːbənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disturbances?
Disturbances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: dih · STUR · bun · suz.
Is disturbances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈstɜːbənsəz/ (dih-STUR-bun-suz).