How to pronounce disposition
American English pronunciation
dis-puh-ZISH-un
- IPA
- /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
- Syllables
- dis · puh · ZISH · un (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What disposition means
A person's usual mood and nature
In a sentence: Our new puppy has a sweet, gentle disposition and never growls at anyone.
Where it comes from: It came through French from the Latin dispositio, a setting in order or arranging.
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