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How to Pronounce "disobeying"

word

ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ
dis-oh-BAY-ing
dˌɪsəʊbˈeɪɪŋ
dis-uh-BAY-ing

Definition

Not doing what you are told to do, especially by someone in authority like a parent, teacher, or law.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ

British English

dˌɪsəʊbˈeɪɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

dis-oh-BAY-ing

UK

dis-uh-BAY-ing

Listen in Context

The students were punished for disobeying the rules.

She got in trouble for disobeying her parents.

Disobeying the law can lead to serious consequences.

He kept disobeying the rules even after several warnings.