How to pronounce disappointing
Say it like dis-uh-POYN-ting. Disappointing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYN).
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- dis
- uh
- POYN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disappointing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disappointing
American and British speakers say disappointing in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-POYN-ting.
What does disappointing mean?
- not up to expectations“a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying disappointing
How do you pronounce disappointing?
Say dis-uh-POYN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disappointing?
Disappointing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POYN). Broken into parts: dis · uh · POYN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say disappointing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.