How to Pronounce "disrupt"
word
/dɪsˈɹəpt/
diz-RUHPT
/dɪsɹˈʌpt/
dis-RUPT
Definition
To interrupt the normal flow or order of something, often causing confusion or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪsˈɹəpt/
British English
/dɪsɹˈʌpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diz-RUHPT
UK
dis-RUPT
Listen in Context
The loud noise disrupted the class.
The storm disrupted train services.
The children disrupted the meeting by talking loudly.
That new app really disrupted the taxi business.