How to Pronounce Disabuse

To pronounce "disabuse", say DIS-ab-us-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsəˈbjuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

disabuse

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsəˈbjuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disabuse”

"disabuse" has 4 syllables: dis-ab-us-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does disabuse mean?

verb

  1. To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (somebody).

Synonyms

undeceive

Words that rhyme with disabuse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereduceperusereclusedouceabuse

Related words

disillusionizeundeceivedisenchantdisilludedispeldisillusionisedisillusionunbaffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disabuse"?▾

"Disabuse" has 4 syllables: dis · ab · us · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disabuse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disabuse" is /dɪsəˈbjuːz/.

What does "disabuse" mean?▾

Disabuse: To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (somebody).

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