How to Pronounce Disappointing

To pronounce "disappointing", say DIS-app-oint-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

DIS-app-oint-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “disappointing”

"disappointing" has 4 syllables: dis-app-oint-ing. It rhymes with adjoining and joining, if that helps it stick.

What does disappointing 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. Causing disappointment.

    “disappointing results / news; a disappointing experience”

Synonyms

frustratethwart

Antonyms

satisfy

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Words that rhyme with disappointing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adjoiningjoiningrejoiningpinpointingpointingcoiningenjoiningjointingappointinggroiningfingerpointing

Related words

disappointmentdissatisfactoryunsatisfactoryunsatisfyingdiscouragingunfortunatedisagreeablebad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disappointing"?▾

"Disappointing" has 4 syllables: dis · app · oint · ing.

What does "disappointing" mean?▾

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

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