How to Pronounce "disappointment"
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntmənt/
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
Definition
The feeling you get when something does not happen the way you hoped or expected; also, something that causes this feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
British English
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
UK
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
Listen in Context
He couldn't hide his disappointment when the game was canceled.
The news was a big disappointment to everyone.
She tried to hide her disappointment and smiled.
Missing my flight was a huge disappointment, but I tried to make the best of it.