How to Pronounce "disillusioning"
word
ˌdɪsɪˈɫuʒənɪŋ
dis-i-LOO-zhuh-ning
dɪsɪlˈuːʒənɪŋ
dis-i-LOO-zhuh-ning
Definition
Causing someone to lose their beliefs, hopes, or ideals, especially when discovering the truth is not as good as expected. It makes you feel disappointed and less optimistic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsɪˈɫuʒənɪŋ
British English
dɪsɪlˈuːʒənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-i-LOO-zhuh-ning
UK
dis-i-LOO-zhuh-ning
Listen in Context
It was disillusioning to see my hero make a mistake.
The truth about the project was disillusioning.
His answer was honest but disillusioning.
It's pretty disillusioning to realize that adult life isn't as exciting as we imagined.