How to pronounce discover
Say it like dih-SKUHV-er. Discover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discover 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.
- SKUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-uh.
What does discover mean?
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”“We found traces of lead in the paint”
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally“I learned that she has two grown-up children”“I see that you have been promoted”
- make a discovery, make a new finding“Roentgen discovered X-rays”“Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle”
Where does discover come from?
From Middle English discoveren, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discoperīre < discooperiō, discooperīre, from Latin dis- + cooperiō.
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Words that rhyme with discover
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Questions about saying discover
How do you pronounce discover?
Say dih-SKUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discover?
Discover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · er.
Is discover 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 /dɪˈskʌvə/ (dih-SKUHV-uh).