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