How to Pronounce "disobey"
word
/ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
dis-uh-BAY
/dˌɪsəʊbˈeɪ/
dis-uh-BOH-ay
Definition
To refuse or fail to follow rules, instructions, or someone in authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
British English
/dˌɪsəʊbˈeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-BAY
UK
dis-uh-BOH-ay
Listen in Context
If you disobey the rules, you might get in trouble.
Children should not disobey their parents.
The dog was punished because it disobeyed its owner.
My little brother loves to disobey me just to get my attention.