How to pronounce discounter
Say it like DIS-kown-ter. Discounter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kown
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discounter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discounter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIS-kown-tuh.
What does discounter mean?
- A vendor of discount goods.“I shop at online discounters instead of paying retail at department stores.”
- One who discounts or disregards.“I was a discounter of UFOs until I saw a flying saucer myself.”
Where does discounter come from?
From discount + -er.
Questions about saying discounter
How do you pronounce discounter?
Say DIS-kown-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discounter?
Discounter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kown · ter.
Is discounter 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 /ˈdɪˌskaʊntə/ (DIS-kown-tuh).