How to Pronounce Disposition

To pronounce "disposition", say DISP-os-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disposition”

"disposition" has 4 syllables: disp-os-it-ion. It rhymes with cognition and ambition, if that helps it stick.

What does disposition mean?

noun

  1. The arrangement or placement of certain things.

    “The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops.”

  2. Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.

    “I have little disposition now to do as you say.”

verb

  1. To remove or place in a different position.

Synonyms

assignmentconveyance

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Words that rhyme with disposition

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

tendencytemperamentdisposalinclinationavailableavailabilityusewillingness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disposition"?▾

"Disposition" has 4 syllables: disp · os · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disposition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disposition" is /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/.

What does "disposition" mean?▾

Disposition: The arrangement or placement of certain things.

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