How to pronounce discalced
Say it like dih-SKALST. Discalced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKALST).
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- dih
- SKALST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discalced 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.
- SKALSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of discalced
American and British speakers say discalced in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskælst/ in the US and /dɪˈskælst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKALST.
What does discalced mean?
- Pertaining to a religious order that historically forswore the wearing of shoes.“Brother John is a member of the Discalced Carmelites.”
- Shoeless; without shoes on; barefoot, or wearing sandals rather than shoes.
Where does discalced come from?
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin discalceātus (“barefoot”) + -ed, rendering French déchaussé.
Questions about saying discalced
How do you pronounce discalced?
Say dih-SKALST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskælst/. In British English it is /dɪˈskælst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discalced?
Discalced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKALST). Broken into parts: dih · SKALST.
Do Americans and Brits say discalced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskælst/ and the British form is /dɪˈskælst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.