English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Disabled Pronunciation
Disabled is pronounced di-SAY-buhld, IPA /dɪˈseɪbəld/.
di-SAY-buhld
US /dɪˈseɪbəld/ · UK /ˌdɪˈseɪbəld/
Syllables: di · SAY · buhld (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Having a physical or mental condition that limits movement, the senses, or daily activities.
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Disabled in a Sentence
- The flat was adapted for a disabled tenant.
- Two of the lifts are out, which leaves disabled visitors stuck.
- The alarm was disabled before anyone noticed.
Common Mispronunciations of Disabled
Not dy-SAY-buhld
That opening is a short, flat di, nothing like the long eye of dial.
Not di-SA-buhld
The middle vowel is the long ay of table, so the loud beat rhymes with say.
Tip: Disable and disabled both run to three beats, since the ending adds only a d.
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