How to pronounce disobedient
Say it like dis-uh-BEE-dee-unt. Disobedient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE).
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- dis
- uh
- BEE
- dee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disobedient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disobedient
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dih-suh-BEE-deernt.
What does disobedient mean?
- Not obedient.
- One who disobeys.
Where does disobedient come from?
From Middle English disobedient, dysobedyent, from Old French desobedient; morphologically, from dis- + obedient.
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Questions about saying disobedient
How do you pronounce disobedient?
Say dis-uh-BEE-dee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈbidiənt/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈbiːdɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disobedient?
Disobedient has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEE). Broken into parts: dis · uh · BEE · dee · unt.
Is disobedient pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪsəˈbiːdɪənt/ (dih-suh-BEE-deernt).