How to pronounce discoveries
Say it like dih-SKUHV-uh-reez. Discoveries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discoveries 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discoveries
American and British speakers say discoveries in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌvəriz/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌvəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-uh-reez.
What does discoveries mean?
- plural of discovery How to pronounce discovery
Questions about saying discoveries
How do you pronounce discoveries?
Say dih-SKUHV-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvəriz/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discoveries?
Discoveries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say discoveries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌvəriz/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌvəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.