How to Pronounce Disavowed

To pronounce "disavowed", say DIS-av-ow-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsəˈvaʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪsəˈvaʊd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disavowed”

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

What does disavowed 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.”

adjective

Strongly disowned or denied.

Synonyms

abjure deny disclaim disown reject disprove impugn denied disclaimed disowned

Antonyms

accept own up prove

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Words that rhyme with disavowed

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shroud proud enshroud endowed cowed crowd avowed vowed loud cloud bowed plowed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disavowed"?▾

"Disavowed" has 4 syllables: dis · av · ow · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "disavowed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disavowed" is /dɪsəˈvaʊd/.

What does "disavowed" mean?▾

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

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