How to pronounce disturbed
Say it like dih-STURBD. Disturbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURBD).
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- dih
- STURBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disturbed 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.
- STURBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disturbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STURBD.
What does disturbed mean?
- having the place or position changed“the disturbed books and papers on her desk”“disturbed grass showed where the horse had passed”
- afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief“too upset to say anything”“spent many disquieted moments”
- emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
Words that rhyme with disturbed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disturbed.
Questions about saying disturbed
How do you pronounce disturbed?
Say dih-STURBD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɝbd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɜːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disturbed?
Disturbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURBD). Broken into parts: dih · STURBD.
Is disturbed 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 /dɪˈstɜːbd/ (dih-STURBD).