How to pronounce discovered
Say it like dis-KUHV-erd. Discovered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- dis
- KUHV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discovered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of discovered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-KUHV-ud.
What does discovered mean?
- discovered or determined by scientific observation“variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors”“the discovered behavior norms”
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Words that rhyme with discovered
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Questions about saying discovered
How do you pronounce discovered?
Say dis-KUHV-erd. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈkʌvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discovered?
Discovered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: dis · KUHV · erd.
Is discovered 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 /dɪsˈkʌvəd/ (dis-KUHV-ud).