How to Pronounce Disband

To pronounce "disband", say DISB-and — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈbænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪsˈbænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disband”

"disband" has 2 syllables: disb-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does disband mean?

verb

  1. To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

    “I used to be in a punk band, but we disbanded in the early 1980s.”

  2. To loose the bands of; to set free.

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Words that rhyme with disband

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reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

dissolvedispelremovedecommissiondissipateabolishdeletebreakup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disband"?▾

"Disband" has 2 syllables: disb · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "disband"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disband" is /dɪsˈbænd/.

What does "disband" mean?▾

Disband: To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

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