How to pronounce dispositive
Say it like dis-POZ-uh-tiv. Dispositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- dis
- POZ
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispositive 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.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dispositive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-POZ-ih-tiv.
What does dispositive mean?
- Intending to, resulting in, or capable of disposition (disposing, disposing of, or settling a matter).“We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case.”
- Being a statutory provision not mandatory to the parties, as in ius dispositivum.
- Alternative form of dispositif.
Where does dispositive come from?
From Middle French dispositif and its source, Latin dispositus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dispositive
How do you pronounce dispositive?
Say dis-POZ-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsˈpɑzətɪv/. In British English it is /dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispositive?
Dispositive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: dis · POZ · uh · tiv.
Is dispositive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪv/ (dis-POZ-ih-tiv).