How to pronounce disenvowel
Say it like dis-un-VOW-ul. Disenvowel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW).
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- dis
- un
- VOW
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disenvowel 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.
- 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 disenvowel
American and British speakers say disenvowel in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsənˈvaʊəl/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɛnˈvaʊəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-en-VOW-ul.
What does disenvowel mean?
- Alternative form of disemvowel.
Words that rhyme with disenvowel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disenvowel.
Questions about saying disenvowel
How do you pronounce disenvowel?
Say dis-un-VOW-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsənˈvaʊəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɛnˈvaʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disenvowel?
Disenvowel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOW). Broken into parts: dis · un · VOW · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say disenvowel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsənˈvaʊəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɛnˈvaʊəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.