How to Pronounce Disapprobation

To pronounce "disapprobation", say DIS-appr-ob-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disapprobation”

"disapprobation" has 5 syllables: dis-appr-ob-at-ion.

What does disapprobation mean?

noun

  1. An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

Antonyms

approbation

Related words

condemnationdisapprovaldisprovalcensuredamnationreprovalreprehensionapprobation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disapprobation"?▾

"Disapprobation" has 5 syllables: dis · appr · ob · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disapprobation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disapprobation" is /dɪsˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən/.

What does "disapprobation" mean?▾

Disapprobation: An act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.

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