How to pronounce disavow
Say it like dis-uh-VOW. Disavow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW).
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- dis
- uh
- VOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disavow 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.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of disavow
American and British speakers say disavow in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-uh-VOW.
What does disavow mean?
- To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.“He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime.”
- To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.“Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of socialism.”
Where does disavow come from?
From dis- + avow, or from Old French desavouer.
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Questions about saying disavow
How do you pronounce disavow?
Say dis-uh-VOW. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disavow?
Disavow has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW). Broken into parts: dis · uh · VOW.
Do Americans and Brits say disavow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.