To pronounce "disdainful", say DISD-ainf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/
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"disdainful" has 3 syllables: disd-ainf-ul. It rhymes with painful and baneful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.”
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"Disdainful" has 3 syllables: disd · ainf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "disdainful" is /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/.
Disdainful: Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
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