How to Pronounce Disguised

To pronounce "disguised", say DISG-uis-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

disguised

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying disguised, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disguised”

"disguised" has 3 syllables: disg-uis-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does disguised mean?

verb

To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
“Spies often disguise themselves.”
To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.
“He disguised his true intentions.”

adjective

Wearing a disguise; dressed in strange or unusual clothes, especially to conceal one's identity.
Drunk.

Synonyms

camouflage cloak hide mask

Hear “disguised” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with disguised

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmised utilized devised recognized ostracized surprised scrutinized mesmerized chastised disenfranchised realized despised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disguised"?▾

"Disguised" has 3 syllables: disg · uis · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "disguised"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disguised" is /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/.

What does "disguised" mean?▾

Disguised: To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “disguised” in the full dictionary →