How to Pronounce "disbursement"
word
dɪsˈbɝsmənt
dis-BURSE-muhnt
dɪsbˈɜːsmənt
dis-BURSE-muhnt
Definition
The act of paying out money, especially from a fund or account. Often used in business, government, or legal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈbɝsmənt
British English
dɪsbˈɜːsmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-BURSE-muhnt
UK
dis-BURSE-muhnt
Listen in Context
The company made a disbursement to pay its suppliers.
Government disbursement of welfare funds started this month.
Final disbursement will occur after approval.
All loan disbursements must be recorded for auditing.