To pronounce "disingenuous", say DIS-ing-en-uous — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
disingenuous
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/ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/
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"disingenuous" has 4 syllables: dis-ing-en-uous. It rhymes with ingenuous and strenuous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Disingenuous" has 4 syllables: dis · ing · en · uous.
The IPA transcription of "disingenuous" is /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/.
Disingenuous: Not honourable; unworthy of honour
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