How to Pronounce Disarm

To pronounce "disarm", say DIS-arm — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disarm”

"disarm" has 2 syllables: dis-arm. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does disarm mean?

noun

  1. The act of depriving a person of a weapon they carry.

verb

  1. To deprive of weapons; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.
  2. To deprive of the means or the disposition to harm; to render harmless or innocuous

    “to disarm a man's wrath”

Words that rhyme with disarm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmalarmharmsmarmarmgendarmecharmefarmfirearmunarmforearmunderarm

Related words

unarmdemilitarizedemilitarisedefusedismantledisassembleriddeprive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disarm"?▾

"Disarm" has 2 syllables: dis · arm.

What is the IPA transcription of "disarm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disarm" is /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/.

What does "disarm" mean?▾

Disarm: The act of depriving a person of a weapon they carry.

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