How to Pronounce "disengage"
word
dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ
dis-in-GAYJ
dˌɪsɛnɡˈeɪdʒ
dis-en-GAYJ
Definition
To separate or release something from something else, or to become involved less or not at all in an activity or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ
British English
dˌɪsɛnɡˈeɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-in-GAYJ
UK
dis-en-GAYJ
Listen in Context
Please disengage the safety lock before starting the machine.
He tried to disengage himself from the argument.
You need to disengage the gears before stopping the car.
Sometimes you just have to disengage and take a break.