How to Pronounce Disease

To pronounce "disease", say DIS-eas-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈziz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/dɪˈziz/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dɪzˈiːz/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “disease”

"disease" has 3 syllables: dis-eas-e. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does disease mean?

noun

  1. An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

    “The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered.”

  2. (by extension) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.

verb

  1. To cause unease; to annoy, irritate.
  2. To infect with a disease.

Words that rhyme with disease

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disease"?▾

"Disease" has 3 syllables: dis · eas · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "disease"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disease" is /dɪˈziz/.

What does "disease" mean?▾

Disease: An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

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