How to Pronounce "disembowelment"
word
ˌdɪsɪmˈbaʊəlmənt
dis-im-BOW-uhl-muhnt
dˌɪsɛmbˈaʊəlmənt
dis-em-BOW-uhl-muhnt
Definition
Disembowelment means the act of removing the internal organs, especially the intestines, from a body, usually referring to people or animals. It often describes a violent or surgical process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsɪmˈbaʊəlmənt
British English
dˌɪsɛmbˈaʊəlmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-im-BOW-uhl-muhnt
UK
dis-em-BOW-uhl-muhnt
Listen in Context
Animal rights groups protest against the disembowelment of animals in slaughterhouses.
The doctor explained the dangers of disembowelment after a serious accident.
Disembowelment is sometimes described in history books about war.
The movie had scenes of graphic disembowelment, which many viewers found disturbing.