How do you pronounce "disabled"?

In American English: /dɪˈseɪbəld/ (di-SAYB-uhld). In British English: /dɪsˈeɪbəld/ (dis-AYB-uhld). In Canadian English: /dɪˈseɪbəld/ (di-SAYB-uhld). In Australian English: /dˌɪsˈeɪbəld/ (d-IS-ayb).

Is "disabled" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪˈseɪbəld/ (di-SAYB-uhld), while in British English it's /dɪsˈeɪbəld/ (dis-AYB-uhld).

How to Pronounce "disabled"

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disabled

/dɪˈseɪbəld/

di-SAYB-uhld

Syllable Breakdown

dɪdis·seɪbab·əldled

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