How to pronounce discouraging
Say it like dih-SKUR-ruh-jing. Discouraging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR).
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- dih
- SKUR
- ruh
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discouraging 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discouraging
American and British speakers say discouraging in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskɜrədʒɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHR-ih-jing.
What does discouraging mean?
- present participle and gerund of discourage How to pronounce discourage
- That causes discouragement.
- discouragement
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Questions about saying discouraging
How do you pronounce discouraging?
Say dih-SKUR-ruh-jing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskɜrədʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discouraging?
Discouraging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR). Broken into parts: dih · SKUR · ruh · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say discouraging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskɜrədʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.