How to Pronounce "disintegrates"
word
dɪˈsɪntəˌɡɹeɪts
di-SIN-tuh-grayts
dˌɪsˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪts
dis-IN-ti-grayts
Definition
To break into small pieces or fall apart, often because of damage, age, or weakness. Can also mean to stop working as a group or system.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɪntəˌɡɹeɪts
British English
dˌɪsˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SIN-tuh-grayts
UK
dis-IN-ti-grayts
Listen in Context
The old book slowly disintegrates when touched.
If the bread is too dry, it disintegrates into crumbs.
The plastic bag disintegrates after being in the sun for weeks.
The old sofa pretty much disintegrates every time you sit on it.