How to Pronounce "dispute"
word
/dɪˈspjut/
di-SPYOOT
/dɪspjˈuːt/
di-SPYOOT
Definition
A serious argument or disagreement, often about something important; can also refer to a formal debate or challenge about an issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈspjut/
British English
/dɪspjˈuːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPYOOT
UK
di-SPYOOT
Listen in Context
There was a dispute between the neighbors about the fence.
The companies are in a legal dispute over the patent.
They tried to settle the dispute peacefully.
That contract clause has been in dispute for years.