How to Pronounce Disputed

To pronounce "disputed", say DISP-ut-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disputed”

"disputed" has 3 syllables: disp-ut-ed. It rhymes with convoluted and muted, if that helps it stick.

What does disputed mean?

verb

  1. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another
  2. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

    “Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.”

adjective

  1. Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.

    “The theory, though common, was widely disputed.”

Words that rhyme with disputed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convolutedmutedreputedrootedconstituteddilutedexecutedundilutedroutedrecruitedrefutedinstituted

Related words

controversialmootdebatedcontestablecontesteddebatablecontestcontroversy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disputed"?▾

"Disputed" has 3 syllables: disp · ut · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "disputed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disputed" is /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/.

What does "disputed" mean?▾

Disputed: To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another

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