How to Pronounce Disposable

To pronounce "disposable", say DISP-os-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disposable”

"disposable" has 4 syllables: disp-os-abl-e. It rhymes with closable and posable, if that helps it stick.

What does disposable mean?

noun

  1. Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.

adjective

  1. That can be disposed of.
  2. That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

    “Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones.”

Synonyms

single-usethrowaway

Antonyms

indisposablenon-disposablenondisposableundisposable

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Words that rhyme with disposable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

closableposable

Related words

throwawayexpendableusablespendableavailableuseableliquidfluid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disposable"?▾

"Disposable" has 4 syllables: disp · os · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disposable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disposable" is /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/.

What does "disposable" mean?▾

Disposable: Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.

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