How to pronounce disapproving
Say it like dih-suh-PROO-ving. Disapproving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROO).
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- dih
- suh
- PROO
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disapproving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disapproving
American and British speakers say disapproving in essentially the same way: /dɪsəˈpruvɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-PROO-ving.
What does disapproving mean?
- present participle and gerund of disapprove How to pronounce disapprove
- Expressing or conveying disapproval.“The word "lazy", when used to describe a person's unwillingness to work, is a disapproving word.”
Words that rhyme with disapproving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disapproving.
Questions about saying disapproving
How do you pronounce disapproving?
Say dih-suh-PROO-ving. The American pronunciation is /dɪsəˈpruvɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disapproving?
Disapproving has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROO). Broken into parts: dih · suh · PROO · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say disapproving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsəˈpruvɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.