How to Pronounce "disown"
word
dɪˈsoʊn
dih-SOHN
dɪsˈəʊn
diss-OHN
Definition
To officially or publicly refuse to have any connection or relationship with someone, usually a family member.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsoʊn
British English
dɪsˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-SOHN
UK
diss-OHN
Listen in Context
His family decided to disown him after the scandal.
She threatened to disown her son if he continued his bad behavior.
It is painful to disown a loved one.
If you don't approve of her choices, it doesn't mean you have to disown her.