How to Pronounce Diseases

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

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈziːzɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “diseases”

"diseases" has 3 syllables: dis-eas-es. It rhymes with breezes and teases, if that helps it stick.

What does diseases mean?

noun

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

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with diseases

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breezes teases seizes dioceses cheeses sneezes squeezes pleases visas friezes wheezes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diseases"?▾

"Diseases" has 3 syllables: dis · eas · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "diseases"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diseases" is /dɪˈziːzɪz/.

What does "diseases" mean?▾

Diseases: 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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