How to pronounce disobey
Say it like dis-uh-BAY. Disobey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- dis
- uh
- BAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disobey 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disobey
American and British speakers say disobey in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-BAY.
What does disobey mean?
- To refuse or (intentionally) fail to adhere to (a rule) or to obey an order from (somebody).“disobey the rules”
- To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.“Under an authoritarian regime, people have an obligation to disobey.”
Where does disobey come from?
From Old French desobeir.
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Words that rhyme with disobey
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Questions about saying disobey
How do you pronounce disobey?
Say dis-uh-BAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disobey?
Disobey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: dis · uh · BAY.
Do Americans and Brits say disobey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.