How to Pronounce Disruption

To pronounce "disruption", say DISR-upt-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disruption”

"disruption" has 3 syllables: disr-upt-ion. It rhymes with corruption and interruption, if that helps it stick.

What does disruption mean?

noun

  1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
  2. A continuing act of disorder.

    “There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.”

Words that rhyme with disruption

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corruptioninterruptioneruptionanticorruption

Related words

interruptiondislocationturmoildisturbancestirbreakcommotionperturbation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disruption"?▾

"Disruption" has 3 syllables: disr · upt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disruption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disruption" is /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/.

What does "disruption" mean?▾

Disruption: An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

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