How to pronounce disputatious
Say it like dis-pyuu-TAY-shus. Disputatious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- dis
- pyuu
- TAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disputatious 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.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disputatious
American and British speakers say disputatious in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-pyuu-TAY-shus.
What does disputatious mean?
- Of or relating to something that is in question as to its intent or value.
- Inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.
Where does disputatious come from?
From disputation, equivalent to disputati(on) + -ous.
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Words that rhyme with disputatious
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Questions about saying disputatious
How do you pronounce disputatious?
Say dis-pyuu-TAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disputatious?
Disputatious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: dis · pyuu · TAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say disputatious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.