How to Pronounce Dishevelled

To pronounce "dishevelled", say DISH-ev-ell-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈʃɛvəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈʃɛvəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dishevelled”

"dishevelled" has 4 syllables: dish-ev-ell-ed.

What does dishevelled 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

Related words

tousledfrowzleduntidyrumpledwildtousle-hairedtousle-headedscruffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dishevelled"?▾

"Dishevelled" has 4 syllables: dish · ev · ell · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "dishevelled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dishevelled" is /dɪˈʃɛvəld/.

What does "dishevelled" mean?▾

Dishevelled: To throw into disorder; upheave.

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