Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

disorientation

/dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: dis-ori-en-ta-tion
IPA: /dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

15

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.

Uncountable

noun

a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity.

Uncountable

noun

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"For the first time since arriving in Nigeria, she felt a gaping disorientation; for a split second she couldnʼt even remember where she was."

Etymology

From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: dis
Suffix: disorientate

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/
British English: /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

disorientations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

disorient disorientate orientation

Synonyms

freak out

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce disorientation?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/.
What does disorientation mean?: the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.
Where does disorientation come from?: From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.

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