How to pronounce disallowed
Say it like dis-uh-LOWD. Disallowed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOWD).
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- dis
- uh
- LOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disallowed 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.
- LOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of disallowed
American and British speakers say disallowed in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-LOWD.
What does disallowed mean?
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Words that rhyme with disallowed
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Questions about saying disallowed
How do you pronounce disallowed?
Say dis-uh-LOWD. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disallowed?
Disallowed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOWD). Broken into parts: dis · uh · LOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say disallowed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.