How to pronounce disputable
Say it like dih-SPYOO-tuh-bul. Disputable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO).
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- dih
- SPYOO
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disputable 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.
- SPYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disputable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPYOO-tuh-bul.
What does disputable mean?
- Of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute; not settled.
Where does disputable come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin disputābilis.
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Words that rhyme with disputable
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Questions about saying disputable
How do you pronounce disputable?
Say dih-SPYOO-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspjutəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈspjuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disputable?
Disputable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SPYOO · tuh · bul.
Is disputable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈspjuːtəbəl/ (dih-SPYOO-tuh-bul).