How to pronounce disrobe
Say it like dis-ROHB. Disrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHB).
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- dis
- ROHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrobe 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.
- ROHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of disrobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dis-ROHB.
What does disrobe mean?
- To undress someone or something.
- To undress oneself.“The doctor asked the patient to disrobe before her examination.”
Where does disrobe come from?
From dis- + robe. Compare Old French desrober in the same sense.
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Words that rhyme with disrobe
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Questions about saying disrobe
How do you pronounce disrobe?
Say dis-ROHB. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈroʊb/. In British English it is /dɪsˈrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrobe?
Disrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHB). Broken into parts: dis · ROHB.
Is disrobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪsˈrəʊb/ (dis-ROHB).