How to pronounce discourses
Say it like DIS-kor-siz. Discourses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kor
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discourses 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.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discourses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIS-kaw-siz.
Other ways to say discourses
Discourses also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-SKOR-siz /dɪˈskɔrsɪz/
What does discourses mean?
- plural of discourse How to pronounce discourse
Questions about saying discourses
How do you pronounce discourses?
Say DIS-kor-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discourses?
Discourses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kor · siz.
Is discourses 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 /ˈdɪskɔːsɪz/ (DIS-kaw-siz).