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DIS-diss

Prefix DIS-

DIS- means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. 'Disagree' means 'not agree'.

How this rule works

The prefix dis- reverses or negates a word. 'Agree' → 'disagree' (not agree); 'appear' → 'disappear' (stop appearing).

Remember: DIS- undoes it — disagree, dishonest, disappear!

Examples

disagreediscoverdishonestdisconnectdisappear

Words that use this rule

25 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

disagreedisappeardischargedisciplinedisconnectdiscoverdiscovereddiscoverydiscussdiscussiondisenfranchisedisenfranchiseddishesdishonestdisobeydispersedisperseddisplacementdisplayingdisseminationdistinctiondistinguishdistinguisheddistortiondistribution

Exceptions

Not a prefix in words like 'dish', 'distance', 'mission'.

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