How to Pronounce Disheveled

To pronounce "disheveled", say DISH-ev-el-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DISH-ev-el-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “disheveled”

"disheveled" has 4 syllables: dish-ev-el-ed. It rhymes with reveled and beveled, if that helps it stick.

What does disheveled mean?

verb

  1. To throw into disorder; upheave.
  2. To disarrange or loosen (hair, clothing, etc.).

adjective

  1. (of a person) With the hair uncombed.
  2. (by extension) Disorderly or untidy in appearance.

Synonyms

messyscragglytousledunkemptuntidy

Words that rhyme with disheveled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reveledbeveledbevelledrevelledleveledbedevileddeviledlevelleddevilledevald

Related words

tousledfrowzleduntidyrumpledunkemptbedraggledhaggardscruffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disheveled"?▾

"Disheveled" has 4 syllables: dish · ev · el · ed.

What does "disheveled" mean?▾

Disheveled: To throw into disorder; upheave.

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