How to pronounce disobeyed
Say it like dis-oh-BAYD. Disobeyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAYD).
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- dis
- oh
- BAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disobeyed 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disobeyed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dis-oh-BAYD.
What does disobeyed mean?
- simple past and past participle of disobey How to pronounce disobey
Words that rhyme with disobeyed
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Questions about saying disobeyed
How do you pronounce disobeyed?
Say dis-oh-BAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəʊˈbeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disobeyed?
Disobeyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAYD). Broken into parts: dis · oh · BAYD.
Is disobeyed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdɪsəʊˈbeɪd/ (dis-oh-BAYD).