How to Pronounce Disrupted

To pronounce "disrupted", say DISR-upt-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DISR-upt-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “disrupted”

"disrupted" has 3 syllables: disr-upt-ed. It rhymes with erupted and uninterrupted, if that helps it stick.

What does disrupted mean?

verb

  1. To throw into confusion or disorder.

    “Hecklers disrupted the man's speech.”

  2. To interrupt or impede.

    “Work on the tunnel was disrupted by a strike.”

adjective

  1. Subject to disruption.

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Words that rhyme with disrupted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erupteduninterruptedcorruptedinterrupted

Related words

discontinuousnoncontinuousdistractedthwarteddisorganizeddisordereddisturbancepreoccupied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disrupted"?▾

"Disrupted" has 3 syllables: disr · upt · ed.

What does "disrupted" mean?▾

Disrupted: To throw into confusion or disorder.

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