How to pronounce disenfranchise
Say it like dih-sin-FRAN-chyze. Disenfranchise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAN).
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US American/dɪsɪnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/dih-sin-FRAN-chyze
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- dih
- sin
- FRAN
- chyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disenfranchise 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does disenfranchise mean?
verb
- To deprive someone of a franchise, generally of the right to vote.
Where does disenfranchise come from?
From dis- + enfranchise.
Questions about saying disenfranchise
How do you pronounce disenfranchise?
Say dih-sin-FRAN-chyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disenfranchise?
Disenfranchise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAN). Broken into parts: dih · sin · FRAN · chyze.