How to Pronounce "dissuaded"
word
dɪˈsweɪdɪd
di-SWAY-did
dɪswˈeɪdɪd
di-SWAY-did
Definition
To persuade someone not to do something; to convince a person to change their mind and not take a certain action.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsweɪdɪd
British English
dɪswˈeɪdɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SWAY-did
UK
di-SWAY-did
Listen in Context
Her parents dissuaded her from quitting school.
I was dissuaded by his strong arguments.
The cost dissuaded many people from buying the ticket.
Nothing could have dissuaded her once she made up her mind.