How to Pronounce Disciple

To pronounce "disciple", say DISC-ipl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsaɪpl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈsaɪpl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disciple”

"disciple" has 3 syllables: disc-ipl-e. It rhymes with archetypal and pipal, if that helps it stick.

What does disciple mean?

noun

  1. A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
  2. An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.

verb

  1. To convert (a person) into a disciple.
  2. To train, educate, teach.

Synonyms

student

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Words that rhyme with disciple

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archetypalpipaltypalheipleseipelsiple

Related words

adherentapostleistpupilstudenttraineeservantapprentice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disciple"?▾

"Disciple" has 3 syllables: disc · ipl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disciple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disciple" is /dɪˈsaɪpl̩/.

What does "disciple" mean?▾

Disciple: A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.

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