How to pronounce discharge
Say it like dis-CHARJ. Discharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHARJ).
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- dis
- CHARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discharge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of discharge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-CHAHJ.
Other ways to say discharge
Discharge also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DIS-charj /ˈdɪsˌtʃɑrdʒ/
What does discharge mean?
- complete or carry out“discharge one's duties”
- pour forth or release“discharge liquids”
- free from obligations or duties
- the sudden giving off of energy
- the act of venting
- a substance that is emitted or released
Where does discharge come from?
From Middle English dischargen, from Old French deschargier (“to unload”), from Late Latin discarricāre (“unload”).
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Words that rhyme with discharge
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Questions about saying discharge
How do you pronounce discharge?
Say dis-CHARJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discharge?
Discharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHARJ). Broken into parts: dis · CHARJ.
Is discharge 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 /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ (dis-CHAHJ).