How to pronounce discards
Say it like DIS-kardz. Discards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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US American/ˈdɪskɑrdz/DIS-kardz
UK British/ˈdɪskɑːdz/DIS-kahdz
- DIS
- kardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kardzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of discards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIS-kahdz.
What does discards mean?
noun
- plural of discard How to pronounce discard
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discard How to pronounce discard
Questions about saying discards
How do you pronounce discards?
Say DIS-kardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discards?
Discards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kardz.
Is discards 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 /ˈdɪskɑːdz/ (DIS-kahdz).