How to pronounce discipline
Say it like DIS-uh-plun. Discipline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- uh
- plun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discipline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- plunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discipline
American and British speakers say discipline in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪsəplən/ in the US and /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-ih-plin.
What does discipline mean?
- a branch of knowledge“in what discipline is his doctorate?”“teachers should be well trained in their subject”
- a system of rules of conduct or method of practice“he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine”“for such a plan to work requires discipline”
- the trait of being well behaved“he insisted on discipline among the troops”
- develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”“Is this dog trained?”
- punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience“The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying discipline
How do you pronounce discipline?
Say DIS-uh-plun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəplən/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discipline?
Discipline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · uh · plun.
Do Americans and Brits say discipline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪsəplən/ and the British form is /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.