How do you pronounce "disobedience"?

In American English: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/ (dis-uh-BEED-ee-uhns). In British English: /dɪsəʊbˈiːdiəns/ (dis-ohb-EED-ee-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/ (dis-uh-BEED-ee-uhns). In Australian English: /dɪsəʊbˈiːdiəns/ (dis-ohb-EED-ee-uhns).

Is "disobedience" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/ (dis-uh-BEED-ee-uhns), while in British English it's /dɪsəʊbˈiːdiəns/ (dis-ohb-EED-ee-uhns).

How to Pronounce "disobedience"

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disobedience

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/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiːəns/

dis-uh-BEED-ee-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

dɪsdis·əobe·biːddi·iːen·ənsce

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