How to Pronounce "disabling"
word
ˌdɪˈseɪbɫɪŋ/, /dɪˈseɪbəɫɪŋ
di-SAY-bling
dˌɪsˈeɪblɪŋ
di-SAY-bling
Definition
Causing someone or something to lose the ability to function normally, either by making them unable to act or by turning something off or inactive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪˈseɪbɫɪŋ/, /dɪˈseɪbəɫɪŋ
British English
dˌɪsˈeɪblɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SAY-bling
UK
di-SAY-bling
Listen in Context
He suffers from a disabling disease.
The accident had a disabling effect on her ability to walk.
Disabling the smoke detector is dangerous.
She filed for benefits after a disabling injury at work.