How to pronounce disposable
Say it like dih-SPOH-zuh-bul. Disposable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- dih
- SPOH
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disposable 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.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disposable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SPOH-zuh-bul.
What does disposable mean?
- an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
- free or available for use or disposition“every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire”“disposable assets”
- designed to be disposed of after use“disposable paper cups”
Where does disposable come from?
From dispos(e) + -able.
Questions about saying disposable
How do you pronounce disposable?
Say dih-SPOH-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspoʊzəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈspəʊzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disposable?
Disposable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: dih · SPOH · zuh · bul.
Is disposable 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 /dɪˈspəʊzəbəl/ (dih-SPOH-zuh-bul).