How to pronounce discaire
Say it like dih-SKEH-er. Discaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEH).
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- dih
- SKEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discaire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAIR.
What does discaire mean?
- Alternative spelling of disquaire (“disc jockey”).
Where does discaire come from?
From English disc (“vinyl gramophone or phonograph record”) + French -aire (suffix forming adjectives or nouns), modeled after disquaire.
Words that rhyme with discaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discaire.
Questions about saying discaire
How do you pronounce discaire?
Say dih-SKEH-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɛɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discaire?
Discaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEH). Broken into parts: dih · SKEH · er.
Is discaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /dɪˈskɛə/ (dih-SKAIR).