Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dismantle

[dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.24 in modern English

Syllables
dis-man-tle
IPA
[dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩]
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

Transitive verb

verb

To disprove a discourse, claim or argument.

Transitive verb

verb

To divest, strip of dress or covering.

Transitive verb

verb

To remove fittings or furnishings from.

Transitive verb

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Etymology

From Middle French desmanteler, itself from des- (“dis-”), mantel (“coat”) + -er (verbal suffix). By surface analysis, dis- + mantle. Compare typologically uncloak, reveal, unmask.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩]
  • British English: [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ]

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Questions

How do you pronounce dismantle?
The recorded pronunciation is [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩].
What does dismantle mean?
To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.
Where does dismantle come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

How to pronounce dismantle

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