How to pronounce disturbs
Say it like dih-STURBZ. Disturbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURBZ).
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- dih
- STURBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disturbs 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.
- STURBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disturbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STURBZ.
What does disturbs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disturb How to pronounce disturb
Questions about saying disturbs
How do you pronounce disturbs?
Say dih-STURBZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɝbz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɜːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disturbs?
Disturbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STURBZ). Broken into parts: dih · STURBZ.
Is disturbs 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 /dɪˈstɜːbz/ (dih-STURBZ).