How to pronounce disputed
Say it like dih-SPYOO-tud. Disputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO).
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- dih
- SPYOO
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disputed 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disputed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPYOO-tid.
What does disputed mean?
- subject to disagreement and debate
Words that rhyme with disputed
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Questions about saying disputed
How do you pronounce disputed?
Say dih-SPYOO-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspjutəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disputed?
Disputed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SPYOO · tud.
Is disputed 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 /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/ (dih-SPYOO-tid).