How to pronounce discolor
Say it like dih-SKUHL-er. Discolor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL).
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- dih
- SKUHL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discolor 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.
- SKUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discolor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKUHL-uh.
What does discolor mean?
- To change or lose color.“Washing light laundry with dark may cause your clothes to discolor.”
Where does discolor come from?
From Middle English discoloren, discoloren, from Old French descolorer, discolorer, equivalent to dis- + color.
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Words that rhyme with discolor
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Questions about saying discolor
How do you pronounce discolor?
Say dih-SKUHL-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌlɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discolor?
Discolor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHL · er.
Is discolor 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 /dɪˈskʌlə/ (dih-SKUHL-uh).