How to pronounce disembody
Say it like dih-sih-BOD-ee. Disembody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOD).
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- dih
- sih
- BOD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disembody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disembody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-sih-BOD-ee.
What does disembody mean?
- To cause someone's soul, spirit, consciousness, voice, etc, to become separated from the physical body.
- To separate (a part of the body) from the body.
- To discharge from military service or array.
Where does disembody come from?
From dis- + embody.
Words that rhyme with disembody
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Questions about saying disembody
How do you pronounce disembody?
Say dih-sih-BOD-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪˈbɑdi/. In British English it is /dɪsɪˈbɒdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disembody?
Disembody has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOD). Broken into parts: dih · sih · BOD · ee.
Is disembody pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪsɪˈbɒdi/ (dih-sih-BOD-ee).