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How to Pronounce "disobedient"

word

ˌdɪsəˈbidiənt/, /ˌdɪsoʊˈbidiənt
dis-uh-BEE-dee-uhnt
dˌɪsəʊbˈiːdiənt
dis-uh-BEE-dee-uhnt

Definition

Refusing to do what someone in authority tells you; not following rules or instructions.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌdɪsəˈbidiənt/, /ˌdɪsoʊˈbidiənt

British English

dˌɪsəʊbˈiːdiənt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

dis-uh-BEE-dee-uhnt

UK

dis-uh-BEE-dee-uhnt

Listen in Context

The disobedient dog ran away from its owner.

He was punished for being disobedient in class.

The teacher called Tim a disobedient student.

Her parents are worried because she's getting more disobedient as she grows older.