How To Pronounce Discern
discern
In British English, discern is pronounced /dɪˈsɜːn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [dɪˈsɜ̃ːʴn]. In American English, it is pronounced /dɪˈsɝːn/.
Discern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Discern has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Discern
Questions About Discern
How do you pronounce discern in British English?
In British English, discern is pronounced /dɪˈsɜːn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [dɪˈsɜ̃ːʴn].
How do you pronounce discern in American English?
In American English, discern is pronounced /dɪˈsɝːn/.
How many syllables are in discern?
Discern has two syllables, /dɪ/ + /sɜːn/.
Where is the stress in discern?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /sɜːn/.
Do British and American English pronounce discern the same way?
No. British English has /dɪˈsɜːn/ and American English has /dɪˈsɝːn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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