How to Pronounce "dismantling"
word
ˌdɪsˈmæntɫɪŋ/, /dɪsˈmænəɫɪŋ/, /dɪsˈmæntəɫɪŋ
dis-MAN-tling, dis-MAN-uh-ling, dis-MAN-tuh-ling
dɪsmˈɑːntlɪŋ
dis-MAHN-tling
Definition
The process of taking something apart, usually something large or complex like a machine, structure, or system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪsˈmæntɫɪŋ/, /dɪsˈmænəɫɪŋ/, /dɪsˈmæntəɫɪŋ
British English
dɪsmˈɑːntlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-MAN-tling, dis-MAN-uh-ling, dis-MAN-tuh-ling
UK
dis-MAHN-tling
Listen in Context
The dismantling of the old engine took all afternoon.
Dismantling the stage after the concert is part of the crew's job.
They began the dismantling of the old bridge last week.
The company is slowly dismantling its outdated policies.