How to pronounce disapprove
Say it like dis-uh-PROOV. Disapprove has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOV).
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- dis
- uh
- PROOV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapprove 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.
- PROOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disapprove
American and British speakers say disapprove in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpruv/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpruːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-PROOV.
What does disapprove mean?
- To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.“She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.”
- To have or express an unfavorable opinion.“Green washing schemes of corporations are disapproved by Greenpeace activists.”
- To refuse to approve; reject.
Where does disapprove come from?
From dis- + approve.
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Words that rhyme with disapprove
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Questions about saying disapprove
How do you pronounce disapprove?
Say dis-uh-PROOV. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpruv/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpruːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapprove?
Disapprove has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOV). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PROOV.
Do Americans and Brits say disapprove the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpruv/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpruːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.