How to pronounce disguises
Say it like dis-GHY-ziz. Disguises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHY).
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- dis
- GHY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disguises 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.
- GHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disguises
American and British speakers say disguises in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GHY-ziz.
What does disguises mean?
- plural of disguise How to pronounce disguise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disguise How to pronounce disguise
Questions about saying disguises
How do you pronounce disguises?
Say dis-GHY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disguises?
Disguises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHY). Broken into parts: dis · GHY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say disguises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.