How to Pronounce “disenfranchise”
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- American (US)
- /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/
- British (UK)
- /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/
What “disenfranchise” means
verb — To deprive someone of a franchise, generally of the right to vote.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “disenfranchise” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “disenfranchise” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "disenfranchise" mean?
disenfranchise (verb): To deprive someone of a franchise, generally of the right to vote.
How do you pronounce "disenfranchise" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "disenfranchise", /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "disenfranchise"?
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ in American English, /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "disenfranchise"?
“disenfranchise” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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