disgrace

/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Syllables dis·grace

Stress dis-GRACE

Phonics Breakdown

dis

/dɪs/

short i

grace

/ɡreɪs/

long a_e

Meaning

loss of honor or respect; something that causes shame

Sound Reference

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dis=/dɪs/(dislike) + grace=/ɡreɪs/(grace)

Example

His actions brought disgrace to the family.