How to pronounce disposition
Say it like dis-puh-ZISH-un. Disposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dis
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disposition 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disposition
American and British speakers say disposition in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-puh-ZISH-un.
What does disposition mean?
- The arrangement or placement of certain things.“The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops.”
- Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.“You will have full disposition of these funds.”
- Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.“The court ordered the disposition of all assets.”
- To remove or place in a different position.
Where does disposition come from?
From Middle English disposicioun, from Middle French disposition, from Latin dispositiōnem, accusative singular of dispositiō, from dispōnō.
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Words that rhyme with disposition
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Questions about saying disposition
How do you pronounce disposition?
Say dis-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disposition?
Disposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dis · puh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say disposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.