How to pronounce disemvowel
Say it like dis-um-VOW-ul. Disemvowel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW).
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- dis
- um
- VOW
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disemvowel 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.
- umKeep 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disemvowel
American and British speakers say disemvowel in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsəmˈvaʊəl/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɛmˈvaʊəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-em-VOW-ul.
What does disemvowel mean?
- To remove the vowels from, for example, for the purpose of expurgating offensive words.
Where does disemvowel come from?
Blend of disembowel + vowel.
Words that rhyme with disemvowel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disemvowel.
Questions about saying disemvowel
How do you pronounce disemvowel?
Say dis-um-VOW-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsəmˈvaʊəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɛmˈvaʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disemvowel?
Disemvowel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW). Broken into parts: dis · um · VOW · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say disemvowel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsəmˈvaʊəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɛmˈvaʊəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.