How to pronounce disport
Say it like dus-PORT. Disport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- dus
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of disport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-PAWT.
What does disport mean?
- To amuse oneself divertingly or playfully; in particular, to cavort or gambol.
Where does disport come from?
The noun is derived from Middle English disport, desport (“activity providing amusement, pleasure or relaxation; entertainment, recreation; game, pastime, sport; pleasure derived from an activity; source of comfort; consolation, solace; con
Words that rhyme with disport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disport.
Questions about saying disport
How do you pronounce disport?
Say dus-PORT. The American pronunciation is /dəsˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /dɪsˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disport?
Disport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: dus · PORT.
Is disport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈpɔːt/ (dis-PAWT).