How to pronounce discord
Say it like DIS-kord. Discord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce discord. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DIS
- kord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of discord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIS-kawd.
What does discord mean?
- Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.
- Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
- Any harsh noise, or confused mingling of sounds.
- To untie things which are connected by a cord.
Where does discord come from?
Verb derives from Middle English discorden, from Anglo-Norman, Old French descorder, from Latin discordāre, from discord-, as above.
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Questions about saying discord
How do you pronounce discord?
Say DIS-kord. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discord?
Discord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kord.
Is discord 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 /ˈdɪskɔːd/ (DIS-kawd).