How to Pronounce "dissuade from"
expression
dɪˈsweɪd/ /ˈfɹəm
di-SWAYD frum
dɪswˈeɪd/ /fɹˈɒm
di-sWAYD from
Definition
To persuade someone not to do something; to convince a person to avoid a certain action or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsweɪd/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
dɪswˈeɪd/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SWAYD frum
UK
di-sWAYD from
Listen in Context
Her parents tried to dissuade her from quitting college.
Nothing could dissuade him from traveling alone.
I tried to dissuade my friend from buying that car.
Even the rain couldn't dissuade us from going hiking.