How to Pronounce "disease"
word
/dɪˈziz/
di-ZEEZ
/dɪzˈiːz/
di-ZEEZ
Definition
A disease is an illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind and causes poor health. It can be caused by infection, genetics, lifestyle, or other physical problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈziz/
British English
/dɪzˈiːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-ZEEZ
UK
di-ZEEZ
Listen in Context
This disease can spread quickly in crowded places.
Doctors are studying the disease carefully.
Heart disease is a serious health problem.
No one knows exactly what causes the disease yet.