How to pronounce disciples
Say it like dih-SY-pulz. Disciples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- dih
- SY
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disciples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disciples
American and British speakers say disciples in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-pulz.
What does disciples mean?
- plural of disciple How to pronounce disciple
Questions about saying disciples
How do you pronounce disciples?
Say dih-SY-pulz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disciples?
Disciples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: dih · SY · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say disciples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.