How to pronounce discarded
Say it like dih-SKAR-did. Discarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR).
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- dih
- SKAR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discarded 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.
- SKARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAH-did.
What does discarded mean?
- thrown away“wearing someone's cast-off clothes”“throwaway children living on the streets”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- throwaway
Words that rhyme with discarded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discarded.
Questions about saying discarded
How do you pronounce discarded?
Say dih-SKAR-did. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɑrdɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discarded?
Discarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR). Broken into parts: dih · SKAR · did.
Is discarded 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 /dɪˈskɑːdɪd/ (dih-SKAH-did).