How to pronounce discarding
Say it like dih-SKAR-ding. Discarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR).
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- dih
- SKAR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discarding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAH-ding.
What does discarding mean?
- The act by which something is discarded; a throwing away.
- Discarded material.
- present participle and gerund of discard How to pronounce discard
Words that rhyme with discarding
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Questions about saying discarding
How do you pronounce discarding?
Say dih-SKAR-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɑrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɑːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discarding?
Discarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAR). Broken into parts: dih · SKAR · ding.
Is discarding 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 /dɪˈskɑːdɪŋ/ (dih-SKAH-ding).