How to pronounce disappointed
Say it like dis-uh-POYN-tid. Disappointed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYN).
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- dis
- uh
- POYN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappointed 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.
- POYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappointed
American and British speakers say disappointed in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-POYN-tid.
What does disappointed mean?
- disappointingly unsuccessful“disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions”“their foiled attempt to capture Calais”
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Words that rhyme with disappointed
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Questions about saying disappointed
How do you pronounce disappointed?
Say dis-uh-POYN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappointed?
Disappointed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYN). Broken into parts: dis · uh · POYN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say disappointed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.