How to pronounce disengage
Say it like dih-sin-GAYJ. Disengage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJ).
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- dih
- sin
- GAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disengage 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.
- GAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of disengage
American and British speakers say disengage in essentially the same way: /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ in the US and /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sin-GAYJ.
What does disengage mean?
- A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry
- To release or loosen from something that binds, entangles, holds, or interlocks.
Where does disengage come from?
From Middle French désengager ; dis- + engage.
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Questions about saying disengage
How do you pronounce disengage?
Say dih-sin-GAYJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disengage?
Disengage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJ). Broken into parts: dih · sin · GAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say disengage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.