How to pronounce disburse
Say it like dis-BURS. Disburse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURS).
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- dis
- BURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disburse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disburse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BURS.
What does disburse mean?
- To pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.
Where does disburse come from?
From Old French desbourser (Modern French débourser).
Words that rhyme with disburse
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Questions about saying disburse
How do you pronounce disburse?
Say dis-BURS. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈbɝs/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disburse?
Disburse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURS). Broken into parts: dis · BURS.
Is disburse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈbɜːs/ (dis-BURS).