How to pronounce discoloration
Say it like dis-kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. Discoloration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- dis
- kuhl
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discoloration 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discoloration
American and British speakers say discoloration in essentially the same way: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kuhl-uh-RAY-shun.
What does discoloration mean?
- The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.
- A discolored spot; a stain.
Where does discoloration come from?
From discolor + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with discoloration
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Questions about saying discoloration
How do you pronounce discoloration?
Say dis-kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discoloration?
Discoloration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: dis · kuhl · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say discoloration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.