How to pronounce descry
Say it like deh-SKRY. Descry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- deh
- SKRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of descry
American and British speakers say descry in essentially the same way: /dɛˈskraɪ/ in the US and /dɛˈskraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: deh-SKRY.
What does descry mean?
- To announce a discovery: to disclose; to reveal.
- To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
Where does descry come from?
Palmer (1890) compares the etymology of Latin explorare "to search a wood &c.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with descry
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Questions about saying descry
How do you pronounce descry?
Say deh-SKRY. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈskraɪ/. In British English it is /dɛˈskraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descry?
Descry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: deh · SKRY.
Do Americans and Brits say descry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛˈskraɪ/ and the British form is /dɛˈskraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.