How to Pronounce “disappear”
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- American (US)
- /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/
- British (UK)
- /dɪsəˈpɪə/
What “disappear” means
verb — To vanish.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “disappear” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "disappear" mean?
disappear (verb): To vanish.
How do you pronounce "disappear" in American vs British English?
American English: /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/. British English: /dɪsəˈpɪə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "disappear"?
/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ in American English, /dɪsəˈpɪə/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "disappear"?
“disappear” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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