How to pronounce disrepute
Say it like dis-rih-PYOOT. Disrepute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOOT).
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- dis
- rih
- PYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrepute 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disrepute
American and British speakers say disrepute in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/ in the US and /dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-PYOOT.
What does disrepute mean?
- Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
- To bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.
Where does disrepute come from?
From dis- + repute.
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Words that rhyme with disrepute
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Questions about saying disrepute
How do you pronounce disrepute?
Say dis-rih-PYOOT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/. In British English it is /dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrepute?
Disrepute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOOT). Broken into parts: dis · rih · PYOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say disrepute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/ and the British form is /dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.