How to Pronounce Disapproved

To pronounce "disapproved", say DIS-appr-ov-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DIS-appr-ov-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “disapproved”

"disapproved" has 4 syllables: dis-appr-ov-ed. It rhymes with improved and moved, if that helps it stick.

What does disapproved mean?

verb

  1. To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

    “She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics.”

  2. To refuse to approve; reject.

Antonyms

approve

Words that rhyme with disapproved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

improvedmovedapprovedremovedprovedunmoveddisprovedunimprovedunapprovedgroovedunprovedhooved

Related words

censuredcondemnedrejecteddenounceddeploreddeprecatedrefusedcriticized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disapproved"?▾

"Disapproved" has 4 syllables: dis · appr · ov · ed.

What does "disapproved" mean?▾

Disapproved: To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

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