How to pronounce discerned
Say it like dih-SURND. Discerned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURND).
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- dih
- SURND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discerned 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.
- SURNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of discerned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SURND.
What does discerned mean?
- simple past and past participle of discern How to pronounce discern
Words that rhyme with discerned
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Questions about saying discerned
How do you pronounce discerned?
Say dih-SURND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discerned?
Discerned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURND). Broken into parts: dih · SURND.
Is discerned 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 /dɪˈsɜːnd/ (dih-SURND).