How to Pronounce Disadvantaged

To pronounce "disadvantaged", say DIS-adv-ant-ag-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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13

Letters

DIS-adv-ant-ag-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “disadvantaged”

"disadvantaged" has 5 syllables: dis-adv-ant-ag-ed. It rhymes with advantaged and managed, if that helps it stick.

What does disadvantaged mean?

verb

  1. To place at a disadvantage.

    “They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.”

adjective

  1. Lacking an advantage relative to another.
  2. Poor; in financial difficulties.

Synonyms

tell against

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Words that rhyme with disadvantaged

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advantagedmanagedmismanagedunmanagedmicromanaged

Related words

underprivilegeddeprivedpoordisenfranchisedindigentdisadvantageousimpoverisheddestitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disadvantaged"?▾

"Disadvantaged" has 5 syllables: dis · adv · ant · ag · ed.

What does "disadvantaged" mean?▾

Disadvantaged: To place at a disadvantage.

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