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