How to pronounce disposer
Say it like dih-SPOH-zer. Disposer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- dih
- SPOH
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disposer 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disposer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SPOH-zuh.
What does disposer mean?
- One who or that which disposes or disposes of something.“the disposer of all things [Allah]”
Where does disposer come from?
From dispose + -er.
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Questions about saying disposer
How do you pronounce disposer?
Say dih-SPOH-zer. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspoʊzɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspəʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disposer?
Disposer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: dih · SPOH · zer.
Is disposer 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 /dɪˈspəʊzə/ (dih-SPOH-zuh).