How to Pronounce "disarm"
word
/dɪˈsɑɹm/
di-SARM
/dɪsˈɑːm/
di-SAHM
Definition
To take weapons away from someone or a group. Also, to make someone feel calm or less angry, especially by being friendly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɑɹm/
British English
/dɪsˈɑːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SARM
UK
di-SAHM
Listen in Context
The police tried to disarm the criminal.
Soldiers were told to disarm after the peace agreement.
Her gentle manner can disarm angry people.
He managed to disarm the situation with a joke.