How to pronounce discernibly
Say it like dih-SUR-nih-blee. Discernibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- dih
- SUR
- nih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discernibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discernibly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SUR-nih-blee.
What does discernibly mean?
- In a discernible manner.
Where does discernibly come from?
From discernible + -ly.
Questions about saying discernibly
How do you pronounce discernibly?
Say dih-SUR-nih-blee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝnɪbli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːnɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discernibly?
Discernibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: dih · SUR · nih · blee.
Is discernibly 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 /dɪˈsɜːnɪbli/ (dih-SUR-nih-blee).