How to Pronounce "disappearance"
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpiɹəns/
di-suh-PEER-uhns
/dˌɪsɐpˈiəɹəns/
di-suh-PEER-uhns
Definition
When something or someone is no longer visible or cannot be found, especially when it happens suddenly or without explanation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɪsəˈpiɹəns/
British English
/dˌɪsɐpˈiəɹəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-suh-PEER-uhns
UK
di-suh-PEER-uhns
Listen in Context
The disappearance of the keys worried everyone.
Police are investigating the disappearance of a child.
The sudden disappearance of the sun surprised us.
After her disappearance, the whole town tried to help find her.