How to pronounce dispose
Say it like dih-SPOHZ. Dispose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZ).
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- dih
- SPOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispose 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.
- SPOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dispose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SPOHZ.
What does dispose mean?
- give, sell, or transfer to another“She disposed of her parents' possessions”
- throw or cast away“Put away your worries”
- make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief“Their language inclines us to believe them”
Where does dispose come from?
Borrowed from French disposer.
Words that rhyme with dispose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispose.
Questions about saying dispose
How do you pronounce dispose?
Say dih-SPOHZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspoʊz/. In British English it is /dɪˈspəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispose?
Dispose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZ). Broken into parts: dih · SPOHZ.
Is dispose 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 /dɪˈspəʊz/ (dih-SPOHZ).