How to pronounce discounted
Say it like DIS-kown-tid. Discounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kown
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discounted 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.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discounted
American and British speakers say discounted in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-kown-tid.
What does discounted mean?
- simple past and past participle of discount How to pronounce discount
- Reduced in price.
- Dismissed from consideration, disregarded.
Questions about saying discounted
How do you pronounce discounted?
Say DIS-kown-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discounted?
Discounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kown · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say discounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.