How to Pronounce Disable

To pronounce "disable", say DIS-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disable”

"disable" has 3 syllables: dis-abl-e. It rhymes with enable and unstable, if that helps it stick.

What does disable mean?

verb

  1. To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
  2. (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.

    “Falling off the horse disabled him.”

adjective

  1. Lacking ability; unable.

Synonyms

deactivatenon-standardunable

Antonyms

enable

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Words that rhyme with disable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enableunstablefablelabelstabletablehabilecabletimetableflabileroundtableturntable

Related words

incapacitatehandicapdisenableinvalidmaimidleinactivityinactivate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disable"?▾

"Disable" has 3 syllables: dis · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disable" is /[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]/.

What does "disable" mean?▾

Disable: To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

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