How to pronounce dishabille
Say it like dih-suh-BEEL. Dishabille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEEL).
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- dih
- suh
- BEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishabille 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dishabille
American and British speakers say dishabille in essentially the same way: /dɪsəˈbil/ in the US and /dɪsəˈbiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-suh-BEEL.
What does dishabille mean?
- Extreme casual or disorderly dress, for example, with the shirttail out, sleeves unbuttoned, etc.
- A loose, negligent dress.
Where does dishabille come from?
From French déshabillé.
Words that rhyme with dishabille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dishabille.
Questions about saying dishabille
How do you pronounce dishabille?
Say dih-suh-BEEL. The American pronunciation is /dɪsəˈbil/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈbiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishabille?
Dishabille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEEL). Broken into parts: dih · suh · BEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say dishabille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsəˈbil/ and the British form is /dɪsəˈbiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.