How to pronounce disappoint
Say it like dis-uh-POYNT. Disappoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT).
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- dis
- uh
- POYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of disappoint
American and British speakers say disappoint in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-POYNT.
What does disappoint mean?
- fail to meet the hopes or expectations of“Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage”
Where does disappoint come from?
From Middle French desapointer (compare French désappointer).
Words that rhyme with disappoint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disappoint.
Questions about saying disappoint
How do you pronounce disappoint?
Say dis-uh-POYNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappoint?
Disappoint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYNT). Broken into parts: dis · uh · POYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say disappoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.