How to pronounce disputant
Say it like dih-SPYOO-tunt. Disputant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO).
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- dih
- SPYOO
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disputant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disputant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPYOO-tunt.
What does disputant mean?
- A participant in a dispute.
- Disputing; engaged in controversy.
Where does disputant come from?
From dispute + -ant.
Words that rhyme with disputant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disputant.
Questions about saying disputant
How do you pronounce disputant?
Say dih-SPYOO-tunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspjutənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈspjuːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disputant?
Disputant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SPYOO · tunt.
Is disputant 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 /dɪˈspjuːtənt/ (dih-SPYOO-tunt).