How to pronounce disapproves
Say it like dih-suh-PROOVZ. Disapproves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOVZ).
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- dih
- suh
- PROOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapproves 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.
- PROOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disapproves
American and British speakers say disapproves in essentially the same way: /dɪsəˈpruvz/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpruːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-PROOVZ.
What does disapproves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disapprove How to pronounce disapprove
Questions about saying disapproves
How do you pronounce disapproves?
Say dih-suh-PROOVZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪsəˈpruvz/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpruːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapproves?
Disapproves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOVZ). Broken into parts: dih · suh · PROOVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say disapproves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsəˈpruvz/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpruːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.