How to Pronounce Disavow

To pronounce "disavow", say DIS-av-ow — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsəˈvaʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

disavow

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪsəˈvaʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disavow”

"disavow" has 3 syllables: dis-av-ow. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.

What does disavow mean?

verb

To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
“He was charged with embezzlement, but he disavows the crime.”
To deny; to show the contrary of; to deny legitimacy or achievement of any kind.
“Because of her dissatisfaction, she now disavows the merits of fascism.”

Synonyms

abjure deny disclaim disown reject disprove impugn

Antonyms

accept own up prove

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Words that rhyme with disavow

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endow bow allow thou avow brow plow vow anyhow cow sow highbrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disavow"?▾

"Disavow" has 3 syllables: dis · av · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "disavow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disavow" is /dɪsəˈvaʊ/.

What does "disavow" mean?▾

Disavow: To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.

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