How to pronounce dishevel
Say it like dih-SHEV-ul. Dishevel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEV).
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- dih
- SHEV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishevel 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.
- SHEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dishevel
American and British speakers say dishevel in essentially the same way: /dɪˈʃɛvəl/ in the US and /dɪˈʃɛvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SHEV-ul.
What does dishevel mean?
- To throw into disorder; upheave.“The wind disheveled the papers on the desk.”
- To disarrange or loosen (hair, clothing, etc.).
- To spread out in disorder.
Where does dishevel come from?
From Old French descheveler (modern French écheveler, ultimately from Old French chevel).
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Words that rhyme with dishevel
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Questions about saying dishevel
How do you pronounce dishevel?
Say dih-SHEV-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈʃɛvəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈʃɛvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishevel?
Dishevel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEV). Broken into parts: dih · SHEV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dishevel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈʃɛvəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈʃɛvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.