How to pronounce disapprobation
Say it like dih-sap-ruh-BAY-shun. Disapprobation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAY).
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- dih
- sap
- ruh
- BAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapprobation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disapprobation
American and British speakers say disapprobation in essentially the same way: /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sap-ruh-BAY-shun.
What does disapprobation mean?
- An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
Where does disapprobation come from?
From dis- + approbation.
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Words that rhyme with disapprobation
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Questions about saying disapprobation
How do you pronounce disapprobation?
Say dih-sap-ruh-BAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapprobation?
Disapprobation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAY). Broken into parts: dih · sap · ruh · BAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say disapprobation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌsæprəˈbeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.