How to pronounce discordant
Say it like dih-SKOR-dunt. Discordant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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- dih
- SKOR
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discordant 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.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discordant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKAW-dunt.
What does discordant mean?
- Not in accord or harmony; conflicting, incompatible.
- Of people: disagreeing with each other; dissenting, quarrelsome.
- Of sounds: harsh, jarring; specifically (music), of musical notes or tunes: not in harmony; dissonant, inharmonious.
- A thing which is not in accord or harmony with one or more other things.
Where does discordant come from?
From Late Middle English discordaunt (“(adjective) not in accord or harmony; dissonant; (noun) element not in accord or harmony”), from Anglo-Norman descorda(u)nt, discorda(u)nt, Middle French descordant, discordant, and Old French descorda
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Words that rhyme with discordant
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Questions about saying discordant
How do you pronounce discordant?
Say dih-SKOR-dunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskoʊrdənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈskɔːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discordant?
Discordant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: dih · SKOR · dunt.
Is discordant 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 /dɪˈskɔːdənt/ (dih-SKAW-dunt).