How to pronounce discernably
Say it like dih-SUR-nuh-blee. Discernably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- dih
- SUR
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discernably 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discernably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SUR-nuh-blee.
What does discernably mean?
- In a way that can be discerned; observably.
Where does discernably come from?
From discernable + -ly.
Questions about saying discernably
How do you pronounce discernably?
Say dih-SUR-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝnəbli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːnəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discernably?
Discernably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: dih · SUR · nuh · blee.
Is discernably 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 /dɪˈsɜːnəbli/ (dih-SUR-nuh-blee).