How to Pronounce Disappoint

To pronounce "disappoint", say dis-app-OINT — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪnt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “disappoint”

Break "disappoint" into 3 beats and lean on "OINT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with point and joint, if that helps it stick.

What does disappoint mean?

verb

  1. To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

    “His lack of respect disappointed her.”

  2. To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).

adjective

  1. Disappointed

Synonyms

frustratethwart

Antonyms

satisfy

Words that rhyme with disappoint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pointjointpinpointviewpointappointcounterpointstandpointdisjoint

Related words

failthwartedfrustratedfrustratesurprisefrustrationnullifybother

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disappoint"?▾

"Disappoint" has 3 syllables: dis · app · oint.

What is the IPA transcription of "disappoint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disappoint" is /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/.

What does "disappoint" mean?▾

Disappoint: To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

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