How to pronounce discharging
Say it like dis-CHAR-jing. Discharging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAR).
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- dis
- CHAR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discharging 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.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discharging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-CHAH-jing.
Other ways to say discharging
Discharging also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DIS-char-jing /ˈdɪsˌtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/
What does discharging mean?
- present participle and gerund of discharge How to pronounce discharge
- The act or process by which something is discharged.
Questions about saying discharging
How do you pronounce discharging?
Say dis-CHAR-jing. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discharging?
Discharging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAR). Broken into parts: dis · CHAR · jing.
Is discharging 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 /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/ (dis-CHAH-jing).