How to pronounce discontinuity
Say it like dis-kon-tih-NOO-ih-tee. Discontinuity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOO).
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- dis
- kon
- tih
- NOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontinuity 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.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discontinuity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dis-kon-tih-NYOO-ih-tee.
What does discontinuity mean?
- A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.“structural discontinuity”
- A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous.
- a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change
Where does discontinuity come from?
From Late Latin discontinuitās, from discontinuus, equivalent to dis- + continuity.
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Questions about saying discontinuity
How do you pronounce discontinuity?
Say dis-kon-tih-NOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskɑntɪˈnuɪti/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontinuity?
Discontinuity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOO). Broken into parts: dis · kon · tih · NOO · ih · tee.
Is discontinuity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ (dis-kon-tih-NYOO-ih-tee).