How to pronounce discontinuance
Say it like dis-kun-TIN-yoo-uns. Discontinuance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN).
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- dis
- kun
- TIN
- yoo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontinuance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discontinuance
American and British speakers say discontinuance in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-TIN-yoo-uns.
What does discontinuance mean?
- The occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending.
Where does discontinuance come from?
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French descontinuer.
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Questions about saying discontinuance
How do you pronounce discontinuance?
Say dis-kun-TIN-yoo-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontinuance?
Discontinuance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN). Broken into parts: dis · kun · TIN · yoo · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say discontinuance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəns/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.