How to Pronounce Disavowing

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

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Letters

DIS-av-ow-ing

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"disavowing" has 4 syllables: dis-av-ow-ing. It rhymes with soughing and allowing, if that helps it stick.

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.”

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How many syllables are in "disavowing"?▾

"Disavowing" has 4 syllables: dis · av · ow · ing.

What does "disavowing" mean?▾

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

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