"Disappreciate" is a seldom-used word in English, often mistakenly used as a synonym for "disrespect". However, it actually means "to diminish the value or worth of something previously appreciated or valued." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌdɪsəˈpriːʃieɪt/, which breaks down the pronunciation into individual sounds. The stress is on the third syllable and the main sounds are "dis-" (pronounced /dɪs/), "ap-" (pronounced /əp/), and "-iate" (pronounced /-iːʃieɪt/). Despite being an uncommon word, it is important to spell it correctly when needed.