How to Pronounce "dissuade"
word
dɪˈsweɪd
di-SWADE
dɪswˈeɪd
di-SWADE
Definition
To convince someone not to do something, especially by giving reasons or warnings.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsweɪd
British English
dɪswˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SWADE
UK
di-SWADE
Listen in Context
She tried to dissuade him from going outside in the storm.
His parents dissuaded him from quitting school.
No one could dissuade her from following her dreams.
My friends tried to dissuade me, but I went anyway.