How to pronounce disproven
Say it like dis-PROO-vin. Disproven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- dis
- PROO
- vin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disproven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disproven
American and British speakers say disproven in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈpruvɪn/ in the US and /dɪsˈpruːvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-PROO-vun.
What does disproven mean?
- Alternative irregular form of the past participle of disprove
- Shown to be false.
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Questions about saying disproven
How do you pronounce disproven?
Say dis-PROO-vin. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈpruvɪn/. In British English it is /dɪsˈpruːvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disproven?
Disproven has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: dis · PROO · vin.
Do Americans and Brits say disproven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈpruvɪn/ and the British form is /dɪsˈpruːvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.