disguise

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Syllables dis·guise

Stress dis-GUISE

Phonics Breakdown

dis

/dɪs/

short i

guise

/ɡaɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to change appearance or hide the true identity

Sound Reference

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dis=/dɪs/(dismiss) + guise=/ɡaɪz/(guide+s)

Example

He wore a hat and glasses to disguise himself.