How to Pronounce "disappointed"
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/
dis-uh-POYN-did
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntɪd/
dis-uh-POYN-tid
Definition
Feeling unhappy because something was not as good as you hoped, expected, or wanted. It describes an emotional reaction when reality does not match your expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/
British English
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-POYN-did
UK
dis-uh-POYN-tid
Listen in Context
I was disappointed with my test score.
She looked disappointed when the store was closed.
We were disappointed that our friend could not come.
I'm really disappointed in how they handled the situation.