How to pronounce discard
Say it like dih-SKARD. Discard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARD).
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- dih
- SKARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discard 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.
- SKARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of discard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAHD.
What does discard mean?
- To throw away, to reject.
- To make a discard; to throw out a card.
- To dismiss from employment, confidence, or favor; to discharge.
- Anything discarded.
- One or more discarded playing cards in a card game.
- The act of discarding.
Where does discard come from?
From dis- + card. Compare Spanish descartar.
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Words that rhyme with discard
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Questions about saying discard
How do you pronounce discard?
Say dih-SKARD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɑrd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discard?
Discard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARD). Broken into parts: dih · SKARD.
Is discard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈskɑːd/ (dih-SKAHD).