How to pronounce discoverer
Say it like dih-SKUHV-uh-rer. Discoverer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discoverer 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discoverer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-uh-ruh.
What does discoverer mean?
- One who discovers: a person who has discovered something.
Where does discoverer come from?
From Middle English discoverour, dyscowerer, partly from Middle French descouvreur and partly equivalent to discover + -er.
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Questions about saying discoverer
How do you pronounce discoverer?
Say dih-SKUHV-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvərər/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discoverer?
Discoverer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · uh · rer.
Is discoverer 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 /dɪˈskʌvərə/ (dih-SKUHV-uh-ruh).