How to Pronounce "disdain"
word
dɪsˈdeɪn
dis-DAYN
dɪsdˈeɪn
dis-DAYN
Definition
A strong feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect, often shown by looking down on them or treating them with a lack of concern.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈdeɪn
British English
dɪsdˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-DAYN
UK
dis-DAYN
Listen in Context
He spoke about the idea with obvious disdain.
Her face showed disdain when she saw the mess.
He looked at the old shoes with disdain.
She couldn't hide her disdain for the new policy.