How to Pronounce "dismantle"
word
dɪsˈmænəɫ/, /dɪsˈmæntəɫ
diss-MAN-tuhl
dɪsmˈɑːntəl
diss-MAHN-tuhl
Definition
To take something apart into pieces, usually so it can no longer be used as before. It can also mean to end or gradually get rid of a system, organization, or structure.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈmænəɫ/, /dɪsˈmæntəɫ
British English
dɪsmˈɑːntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-MAN-tuhl
UK
diss-MAHN-tuhl
Listen in Context
They will dismantle the old bridge next week.
The mechanic must dismantle the engine to repair it.
They are working to dismantle the illegal network.
After the event, we had to dismantle all the decorations.