How to pronounce discounting
Say it like DIS-kown-ting. Discounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kown
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discounting
American and British speakers say discounting in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-kown-ting.
What does discounting mean?
- The act or process of dismissing from consideration.
- The act or process of deducting part of a charge, debt, etc.
- present participle and gerund of discount How to pronounce discount
Questions about saying discounting
How do you pronounce discounting?
Say DIS-kown-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discounting?
Discounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kown · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say discounting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪˌskaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.