How to pronounce disapproved
Say it like dis-uh-PROOVD. Disapproved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOVD).
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- dis
- uh
- PROOVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapproved 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.
- PROOVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disapproved
American and British speakers say disapproved in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈpruvd/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-PROOVD.
What does disapproved mean?
- simple past and past participle of disapprove How to pronounce disapprove
Words that rhyme with disapproved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disapproved.
Questions about saying disapproved
How do you pronounce disapproved?
Say dis-uh-PROOVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈpruvd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapproved?
Disapproved has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOVD). Broken into parts: dis · uh · PROOVD.
Do Americans and Brits say disapproved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈpruvd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.