How to Pronounce Disallowed

To pronounce "disallowed", say DIS-all-ow-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DIS-all-ow-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “disallowed”

"disallowed" has 4 syllables: dis-all-ow-ed. It rhymes with shroud and proud, if that helps it stick.

What does disallowed mean?

verb

  1. To refuse to allow

    “The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer.”

  2. To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

    “The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.”

adjective

  1. Forbidden
  2. Invalid

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Words that rhyme with disallowed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudproudenshroudendowedcowedcrowdavowedvowedloudcloudboweddisavowed

Related words

forbidproscribeprohibitvetointerdictprohibitedinvalidatedunwilling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disallowed"?▾

"Disallowed" has 4 syllables: dis · all · ow · ed.

What does "disallowed" mean?▾

Disallowed: To refuse to allow

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