How to pronounce disbursement
Say it like dis-BUR-smunt. Disbursement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- dis
- BUR
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disbursement 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.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disbursement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BUR-smunt.
What does disbursement mean?
- The act, instance, or process of disbursing.
- Money paid out or spent.
Where does disbursement come from?
From disburse + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with disbursement
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Questions about saying disbursement
How do you pronounce disbursement?
Say dis-BUR-smunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈbɝsmənt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɜːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disbursement?
Disbursement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: dis · BUR · smunt.
Is disbursement 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 /dɪsˈbɜːsmənt/ (dis-BUR-smunt).