How to pronounce disguised
Say it like dis-GHYZD. Disguised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYZD).
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- dis
- GHYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disguised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GHYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disguised
American and British speakers say disguised in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GHYZD.
What does disguised mean?
- having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading“hidden agenda”“masked threat”
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Words that rhyme with disguised
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Questions about saying disguised
How do you pronounce disguised?
Say dis-GHYZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disguised?
Disguised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYZD). Broken into parts: dis · GHYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say disguised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.