How to pronounce disproves
Say it like dih-SPROOVZ. Disproves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROOVZ).
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- dih
- SPROOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disproves 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.
- SPROOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disproves
American and British speakers say disproves in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspruvz/ in the US and /dɪˈspruːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPROOVZ.
What does disproves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disprove How to pronounce disprove
Questions about saying disproves
How do you pronounce disproves?
Say dih-SPROOVZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspruvz/. In British English it is /dɪˈspruːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disproves?
Disproves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROOVZ). Broken into parts: dih · SPROOVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say disproves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspruvz/ and the British form is /dɪˈspruːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.