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How to Pronounce "disapproved"

word

ˌdɪsəˈpɹuvd
dis-uh-PROOVD
dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvd
dis-uh-PROOVD

Definition

To have thought something was wrong or not acceptable in the past; to have shown you did not agree with or support something.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌdɪsəˈpɹuvd

British English

dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

dis-uh-PROOVD

UK

dis-uh-PROOVD

Listen in Context

My parents disapproved of my tattoo.

The teacher disapproved of talking in class.

Her boss disapproved of her casual dress at work.

They disapproved when I quit my job to travel the world.