How to Pronounce "disappearances"
word
ˌdɪsəˈpiɹənsɪz/, /ˌdɪsəˈpɪɹənsɪz
dis-uh-PEER-uhn-siz
dˌɪsɐpˈiəɹənsɪz
dis-uh-PEE-uh-run-siz
Definition
The act of someone or something going missing or no longer being visible or present, usually unexpectedly. Often used for people, animals, or objects that cannot be found.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsəˈpiɹənsɪz/, /ˌdɪsəˈpɪɹənsɪz
British English
dˌɪsɐpˈiəɹənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-PEER-uhn-siz
UK
dis-uh-PEE-uh-run-siz
Listen in Context
Police are investigating several disappearances in the city.
The sudden disappearances worried the villagers.
Animal disappearances are increasing in this area.
There have been a lot of mysterious disappearances lately.