How to pronounce discouraged
Say it like dih-SKUR-rujd. Discouraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR).
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- dih
- SKUR
- rujd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discouraged 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.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rujdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discouraged
American and British speakers say discouraged in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskɜrədʒd/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHR-ijd.
What does discouraged mean?
- made less hopeful or enthusiastic“desperate demoralized people looking for work”“felt discouraged by the magnitude of the problem”
- lacking in resolution“the accident left others discouraged about going there”
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Questions about saying discouraged
How do you pronounce discouraged?
Say dih-SKUR-rujd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɜrədʒd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discouraged?
Discouraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR). Broken into parts: dih · SKUR · rujd.
Do Americans and Brits say discouraged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskɜrədʒd/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.