How to pronounce discontinuation
Say it like dis-kun-tin-yoo-AY-shun. Discontinuation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY).
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- dis
- kun
- tin
- yoo
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontinuation 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.
- tinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- AYSay 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 discontinuation
American and British speakers say discontinuation in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-tin-yoo-AY-shun.
What does discontinuation mean?
- A breach or interruption of continuity.
- The process of quitting a course of treatment with a drug.
- The act of stopping producing or supplying a product.
Where does discontinuation come from?
From dis- + continuation.
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Words that rhyme with discontinuation
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Questions about saying discontinuation
How do you pronounce discontinuation?
Say dis-kun-tin-yoo-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontinuation?
Discontinuation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AY). Broken into parts: dis · kun · tin · yoo · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say discontinuation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.