How to pronounce disreputable
Say it like dis-REP-yuh-tuh-bul. Disreputable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REP).
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- dis
- REP
- yuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disreputable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 disreputable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-REP-yuh-tuh-bul.
What does disreputable mean?
- Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- A person who is not reputable.
Where does disreputable come from?
From dis- + reputable.
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Questions about saying disreputable
How do you pronounce disreputable?
Say dis-REP-yuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disreputable?
Disreputable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REP). Broken into parts: dis · REP · yuh · tuh · bul.
Is disreputable 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 /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbəl/ (dis-REP-yuh-tuh-bul).