How to pronounce disallow
Say it like dis-uh-LOW. Disallow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOW).
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- dis
- uh
- LOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disallow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of disallow
American and British speakers say disallow in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-LOW.
What does disallow mean?
- To refuse to allow.“The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer.”
- To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper.“The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.”
Where does disallow come from?
From Middle English disallowen, desallowen, a borrowing from Anglo-Norman desalouer, Old French desalöer.
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Questions about saying disallow
How do you pronounce disallow?
Say dis-uh-LOW. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disallow?
Disallow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOW). Broken into parts: dis · uh · LOW.
Do Americans and Brits say disallow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.