How to pronounce disapproval
Say it like dih-suh-PROO-vul. Disapproval has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROO).
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- dih
- suh
- PROO
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapproval 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disapproval
American and British speakers say disapproval in essentially the same way: /dɪsəˈpruvəl/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-PROO-vul.
What does disapproval mean?
- The act of disapproving; condemnation.“Everyone glared in disapproval at the man talking loudly on the phone.”
Where does disapproval come from?
From disapprove + -al.
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Words that rhyme with disapproval
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Questions about saying disapproval
How do you pronounce disapproval?
Say dih-suh-PROO-vul. The American pronunciation is /dɪsəˈpruvəl/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapproval?
Disapproval has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROO). Broken into parts: dih · suh · PROO · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say disapproval the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsəˈpruvəl/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.