How to Pronounce "disenfranchised"
word
dɪsɪnˈfɹænˌtʃaɪzd
dis-in-FRAN-chyzd
dˌɪsɛnfɹˈɑːntʃaɪzd
dis-en-fran-CHYZD
Definition
Describes people or groups who have lost or been denied important rights, especially the right to vote or participate fully in society.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsɪnˈfɹænˌtʃaɪzd
British English
dˌɪsɛnfɹˈɑːntʃaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-in-FRAN-chyzd
UK
dis-en-fran-CHYZD
Listen in Context
Many citizens felt disenfranchised when the voting rules changed.
The new law left many groups disenfranchised.
Historically, women were disenfranchised in many countries.
He spoke out for the disenfranchised, demanding real change.