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