How to Pronounce "disciplinarian"
word
di-sip-li-NAIR-ee-uhn
di-sip-lin-AIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A disciplinarian is someone who believes in or enforces strict discipline, especially regarding rules and behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsɪpɫɪˈnɛɹiən
British English
dˌɪsɪplɪnˈeəɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-sip-li-NAIR-ee-uhn
UK
di-sip-lin-AIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The new principal is a disciplinarian and expects students to follow the rules.
Her father is a disciplinarian who enforces all the house rules strictly.
A good disciplinarian is also fair and listens to others.
Mr. Chen is a real disciplinarian—you’d better not be late to his class.