How to pronounce disciple
Say it like dih-SY-pul. Disciple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- dih
- SY
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disciple 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disciple
American and British speakers say disciple in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsaɪpəl/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-pul.
What does disciple mean?
- A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
- An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.
- A wretched, miserable-looking man.
- To convert (a person) into a disciple.
- To train, educate, teach.
- To routinely counsel (one's peer or junior) one-on-one in their discipleship of Christ, as a fellow affirmed disciple.
Where does disciple come from?
From Middle English disciple, discipul, from Old English discipul (“disciple, scholar”), from Latin discipulus (“pupil, learner”).
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Questions about saying disciple
How do you pronounce disciple?
Say dih-SY-pul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsaɪpəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disciple?
Disciple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: dih · SY · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say disciple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsaɪpəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.