How to pronounce discontinuer
Say it like dih-skun-TIN-yoo-er. Discontinuer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN).
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- dih
- skun
- TIN
- yoo
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontinuer 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.
- skunKeep 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discontinuer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-skun-TIN-yoo-uh.
What does discontinuer mean?
- One who discontinues, or breaks off or away from; an absentee.
Where does discontinuer come from?
From discontinue + -er.
Questions about saying discontinuer
How do you pronounce discontinuer?
Say dih-skun-TIN-yoo-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪskənˈtɪnjuər/. In British English it is /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontinuer?
Discontinuer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN). Broken into parts: dih · skun · TIN · yoo · er.
Is discontinuer 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 /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːə/ (dih-skun-TIN-yoo-uh).