How to pronounce discerns
Say it like dih-SURNZ. Discerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURNZ).
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US American/dɪˈsɝnz/dih-SURNZ
UK British/dɪˈsɜːnz/dih-SURNZ
- dih
- SURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discerns 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.
- SURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of discerns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SURNZ.
What does discerns mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discern How to pronounce discern
Questions about saying discerns
How do you pronounce discerns?
Say dih-SURNZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɝnz/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discerns?
Discerns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURNZ). Broken into parts: dih · SURNZ.
Is discerns 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 /dɪˈsɜːnz/ (dih-SURNZ).