disappoint

How to Split "disappoint" into Syllables

The word disappoint is divided into 3 syllables: di·sap·point. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• di — 1st syllable
• sap — 2nd syllable
• point — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of disappoint:

• IPA: /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

📖 Definitions

1. disappoint (third-person singular simple present disappoints, present participle disappointing, simple past and past participle disappointed)
2. 1637, Thomas Killigrew, The Parson’s Wedding, Act V, Scene 4, in Comedies and Tragedies, London: Henry Herringman, 1664, p. 152,[3]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French desapointer (compare French désappointer); (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “not semantically obvious how this breaks down in a surface analysis”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down disappoint into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare disappoint with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
disappoint	3	di·sap·point
disappointed	4	di-sap-point-ed
despond	2	de-spond
duckpond	1	duckpond
decaffeinate	5	de-caf-fei-na-te

🔗 Related Words

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