How to pronounce disentangle
Say it like dis-un-TANG-gul. Disentangle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TANG).
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- dis
- un
- TANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disentangle 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disentangle
American and British speakers say disentangle in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-un-TANG-gul.
What does disentangle mean?
- To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.“I had to disentangle him from his own shoelaces.”
- To unravel; to separate into discrete components or units.
- To become free or untangled.
Where does disentangle come from?
From dis- + entangle.
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Questions about saying disentangle
How do you pronounce disentangle?
Say dis-un-TANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disentangle?
Disentangle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TANG). Broken into parts: dis · un · TANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say disentangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.