How to pronounce discernible
Say it like dih-SUR-nih-bul. Discernible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- dih
- SUR
- nih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discernible 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discernible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SUR-nih-bul.
What does discernible mean?
- Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.“There is a discernible performance difference between a Porsche and a Civic.”
Where does discernible come from?
From Middle French discernable; spelling changed from -a- to -i- in the 17th century to conform to Latin discernibilis.
Questions about saying discernible
How do you pronounce discernible?
Say dih-SUR-nih-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝnɪbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːnɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discernible?
Discernible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: dih · SUR · nih · bul.
Is discernible 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 /dɪˈsɜːnɪbəl/ (dih-SUR-nih-bul).